G6 Q2 CLE Exploring the Kingdom of God

What is a parable and how does it relate to the Kingdom of God?

• A parable is a type of poem that describes nature.

• A parable is a factual account of historical events.

• A parable is a story that teaches a moral lesson, often relating to the Kingdom of God by illustrating its values and principles.

• Parables are only found in the Old Testament.

Name one parable that Jesus told about the Kingdom of God.

• The Parable of the Lost Sheep

• The Parable of the Sower

• The Parable of the Mustard Seed

• The Parable of the Good Samaritan

What are the Beatitudes and how do they reflect the values of the Kingdom?

• The Beatitudes emphasize wealth and power in society.

• The Beatitudes are teachings of Jesus that reflect the values of humility, mercy, righteousness, and peacemaking in the Kingdom of God.

• The Beatitudes are teachings about the importance of sacrifice and suffering.

• The Beatitudes are a list of commandments given to Moses.

How many Beatitudes are there in the Sermon on the Mount?

• 8

• 12

• 10

• 6

What does it mean to be 'poor in spirit' according to the Beatitudes?

• To be 'poor in spirit' means to be humble and recognize one's spiritual neediness.

• To be 'poor in spirit' means to be physically impoverished.

• To be 'poor in spirit' means to be wealthy and self-sufficient.

• To be 'poor in spirit' means to be indifferent to spiritual matters.

How does Jesus teach us to pray in relation to the Kingdom of God?

• Jesus instructs us to pray for the destruction of worldly kingdoms.

• Jesus teaches us to pray for the coming of God's Kingdom and the fulfillment of His will.

• Jesus teaches us to pray only for personal needs.

• Jesus emphasizes the importance of long, elaborate prayers.

What is the significance of the phrase 'Your Kingdom come' in the Lord's Prayer?

• It refers to the physical kingdom of Israel.

• It is a request for personal wealth and prosperity.

• It signifies a desire for political power and control.

• It signifies a longing for God's reign and authority to be established on earth.

What is the main lesson of the Good Samaritan parable?

• Helping others is not our responsibility.

• We should only help those who are similar to us.

• We should prioritize our own needs over others' needs.

• We should love and help others, regardless of their identity.

How does the Good Samaritan demonstrate love for others?

• The Good Samaritan ignores those in need to focus on his own problems.

• The Good Samaritan only helps people he knows personally.

• The Good Samaritan charges for his services when helping others.

• The Good Samaritan demonstrates love for others by helping those in need without expecting anything in return.

What does Jesus say about loving your enemies?

• Jesus encourages to judge your enemies harshly.

• Jesus says to love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.

• Jesus advises to retaliate against your enemies.

• Jesus says to ignore your enemies.