Parables of Jesus

What are the short stories called that contain some of Jesus' most well-known teachings?

• Fables

• Parables

• Anecdotes

• Allegories

In the parable about the Kingdom of Heaven, what did the merchant do when he found the ultimate pearl?

• He sold everything to buy it

• He ignored it and moved on

• He gave it away to someone else

• He kept it hidden for himself

What does the parable of the tiny mustard seed represent?

• The growth of a small idea

• The power of nature

• The importance of patience

• The arrival of God's Kingdom

Why did Jesus tell parables instead of making everything clear?

• To confuse people

• To hide the truth

• To provoke the imagination

• To make things more complicated

What was Jesus' mission?

• To become a king

• To fight against Rome

• To announce the arrival of God's Kingdom

• To teach abstract religious ideals

What did many Israelites think the Kingdom of God was?

• A revolt against Rome

• A peaceful coexistence with Rome

• A spiritual concept

• A future event

According to Jesus, who are the most important people to God?

• The rich and powerful

• The religious leaders

• The poor and of low status

• The educated and intelligent

In the parable of the workers in the vineyard, how much did the business owner pay everyone?

• Different wages based on their work

• No wages at all

• The same wage for everyone

• Double the usual wage

What did Jesus warn the leaders of his day about?

• The destruction of Rome

• The arrival of God's Kingdom

• The importance of money and status

• The mistreatment of workers

What did Jesus claim about his death?

• It was the end of everything

• It was a mistake

• It was like a tiny seed buried in the ground

• It was a punishment from God