Parable Examples Quiz

What is a parable?

• A type of fruit

• A mathematical equation

• A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

• A type of dance

Give an example of a parable from the Bible.

• The Parable of the Prodigal Son

• The Parable of the Good Shepherd

• The Parable of the Good Samaritan

• The Parable of the Lost Coin

Explain the moral lesson in the parable of the Good Samaritan.

• To only help people who are similar to oneself

• To show compassion and help those in need, regardless of their background or differences.

• To ignore those in need and only focus on oneself

• To be indifferent to the suffering of others

What is the parable of the Prodigal Son about?

• Financial planning and responsibility

• Sibling rivalry and competition

• Forgiveness and redemption

• The importance of hard work and perseverance

How does the parable of the Mustard Seed teach a lesson about faith?

• Faith can start small but grow into something great and powerful.

• The Mustard Seed represents the lack of faith

• The parable of the Mustard Seed has nothing to do with faith

• Faith is only for the weak-minded

What is the significance of the parable of the Sower?

• It is a parable about the importance of saving money

• It is a story about farming techniques

• It is a warning about the dangers of traveling alone

• It teaches about the different ways people receive and respond to the message of God.

Explain the moral lesson in the parable of the Lost Sheep.

• Every individual is valuable and worth seeking out.

• People are expendable and not worth the effort to find

• The value of an individual is insignificant

• It's okay to abandon those who are lost

What is the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders about?

• The parable is about the importance of relying on others to build for you.

• The parable teaches about the importance of building one's life on a weak foundation.

• The parable is about the importance of not building anything at all.

• The parable teaches about the importance of building one's life on a strong foundation.

How does the parable of the Ten Virgins teach a lesson about preparedness?

• By showing the importance of being ready and vigilant for the coming of the bridegroom.

• By emphasizing the need to always be fashionably dressed

• By teaching the importance of having a large group of friends

• By showing the significance of being late to the event

Give an example of a modern-day parable and explain its moral lesson.

• The Ant and the Grasshopper - This parable teaches the moral lesson of 'work hard and play later'.

• The Tortoise and the Hare - This parable teaches the moral lesson of 'slow and steady wins the race'.

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf - This parable teaches the moral lesson of 'lying is acceptable'.

• The Lion and the Mouse - This parable teaches the moral lesson of 'might is right'.