Parables of Jesus Quiz Flashcards

#1

In the Parable of the Sower, what happened to the seeds that fell on rocky ground?

📖 Matthew 13:5-6

#2

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what did the father do when his wayward son returned home?

📖 Luke 15:20-24

#3

What did the merchant in the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price do when he found the valuable pearl?

📖 Matthew 13:45-46

#4

In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, why did the priest and the Levite pass by the injured man without helping him?

📖 Luke 10:31-32

#5

How many servants did the master give talents to in the Parable of the Talents before he went on a journey?

📖 Matthew 25:14-15

#6

In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, what did the foolish virgins forget to bring?

📖 Matthew 25:3-4

#7

What was unusual about the workers hired at the eleventh hour in the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?

📖 Matthew 20:9-10

#8

In the Parable of the Two Sons, which son ultimately did the will of his father?

📖 Matthew 21:28-31

#2

He ran to his son, threw his arms around him, and kissed him; then prepared a celebration

Luke 15:20-24 describes the father's response to his son's return: he ran to him with compassion, embraced him, and celebrated with a feast, demonstrating God's gracious forgiveness.

Luke 15:20-24

#1

They sprang up quickly but had no root and withered when the sun came up

Jesus explained that seeds on rocky ground represent people who hear the word and immediately receive it with joy, but have no root and fall away when trouble comes (Matthew 13:20-21).

Matthew 13:5-6

#4

Jesus does not explicitly state their reasons; the parable leaves this open to interpretation

Luke 10:31-32 shows the priest and Levite passing by without explanation of their motives, leaving readers to consider their own prejudices, fears, or indifference that might prevent them from showing mercy.

Luke 10:31-32

#3

He sold all that he had and bought it

In Matthew 13:45-46, the merchant recognized the pearl's exceptional value and gladly sold all his possessions to purchase it, illustrating the supreme worth of the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 13:45-46

#6

Extra oil for their lamps

Matthew 25:3-4 describes the foolish virgins as those who took their lamps but did not take any oil with them, while the wise virgins took oil in jars along with their lamps.

Matthew 25:3-4

#5

Three servants

Matthew 25:14-15 states the master entrusted talents to three servants: one received five talents, another two, and the third one talent, according to their ability.

Matthew 25:14-15

#8

The son who initially refused but later changed his mind and went

Matthew 21:28-31 describes the second son who at first refused to work in the vineyard but later repented and went, doing his father's will despite his initial refusal.

Matthew 21:28-31

#7

They worked fewer hours but received the same wage as those hired at dawn

Matthew 20:9-10 reveals that those hired at the eleventh hour (late afternoon) received a full day's wage equal to those who worked since early morning, illustrating God's generous grace.

Matthew 20:9-10

#9

What did the master do to the servant who buried his talent in the Parable of the Talents?

📖 Matthew 25:26-30

#10

In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, after finding the lost sheep, what did the shepherd do?

📖 Luke 15:5-6

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#10

He joyfully put it on his shoulders and went home to call his friends and neighbors to rejoice with him

Luke 15:5-6 shows the shepherd placing the lost sheep on his shoulders and going home to celebrate with friends and neighbors, illustrating God's joy over sinners who repent.

Luke 15:5-6

#9

He took the talent from him and gave it to the servant with ten talents, then threw him into outer darkness

Matthew 25:26-30 describes the master calling the servant wicked and lazy, taking his talent, giving it to the servant with ten talents, and casting him into outer darkness where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 25:26-30

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