Year 8 RE Semester 1 Quiz

What does the word "parable" mean?

• A paragraph

• A paradox

• A comparison

• A common story

Why did Jesus use parables?

• They were funny and people enjoyed hearing them

• He liked to add a good twist to a storyline

• They were short and easy to understand

• He liked to challenge people to understand the secret meaning behind each story

Where did Jesus share his most sermon?

• On the river

• On the platform

• On the Temple

• On the mount

Complete the teaching: "Love your...

• enemies and pray for those who persecute you

• neighbour and pray for those who persecute you

• enemies but hate those who are against you

• neighbour and give them special treatment

What 2 reasons does Jesus give for not storing your treasures on earth?

• Mould and Rust can destroy it

• Moth and Vermin can destroy it

• Thieves can break in and steal it

• The economy can crumble and you will lose it

How can you store up treasure in Heaven?

• Opening a savings account

• Going to church

• Praying

• Doing good deeds in God's name

In the Parable of The Sower what happened to the seed that fell on the path?

• It grew to a large plant

• It got choked

• The sun burnt it

• The birds ate the seed

What does the seed represent in the Parable of The Sower?

• The Sower

• A mustard seed

• The smallest seed

• The Gospel, the good news of the Kingdom of God

The mustard seed started off small..this represents …

• The Kingdom started small with Jesus and his disciples

• Jesus liked mustard

• Birds like mustard seeds

• The Mustard seed didn’t grow

Why did Jesus say ..the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these?

• Children are like seeds and will grow

• Children are good learners, are trusting an openness towards the gift of the Kingdom

• Children liked to listen to his parables

• They were the future of the kingdom