Parables

What is the difference of parables and fables?

• Parables tend to be more spiritual while fables tend to be political

• Parables use events and characters that represent an abstract idea while fables are just stories

• Parables use ordinary characters while fables use animals

• Parables have a moral lesson, fables do not

In the parable of the sower, what do seeds represent?

• Holy Spirit

• Doubt

• Joy

• Word of God

What does the parable of the ten virgins warn us about?

• God’s wrath

• The second coming

• Trials and tribulations

• The Antichrist

In the parable of the talents, what can talents represent?

• Skills and abilities

• Holy Spirit

• Faith in God

• Religion

In the parable of the sower, what does a fertile land represent?

• God’s salvation

• God’s word

• A believer who falls away

• A believer who bears fruit

What is the ratio of wise virgins to foolish virgins?

• 2:5

• 10:10

• 5:10

• 1:1

In the Parable of the Sower, what does the soil represent?

• Will of God

• Hearts of men

• Word of God

• Intentions of men

How are the faithful servants rewarded for their labor?

• The master gave them everything they asked for.

• The master gave them servants who would work for them.

• The master doubled their profits.

• The master promoted them.

What does the Parable of the Talents teach its readers?

• Be faithful and productive even in little things.

• Keep the Word of God in your heart.

• Do your best and God will do the rest.

• Love unconditionally.

Why did Jesus use parables to teach people?

• He wanted ordinary people to understand the Kingdom of God.

• He did not want to offend people.

• He wanted common people to take interest in politics.

• He did not want affluent people to understand what He is saying.