7th Session 11-temptation and parables

Why did Jesus tell parables?

• Because it was a code that the Pharisees couldn't understand

• Because that is how he learned about the kingdom of God

• Jesus told parables to teach people about the kingdom of God

• It was fun watching the people trying to figure out the puzzle

Define term parable.

• A heavenly story with an earthy meaning.

• A short story Jesus told with a lesson.

• An earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

This is the last gospel written.

• Matthew
• Mark
• Luke
• John

The Gospels tell us about the life of Jesus and his role as our Savior and Redeemer.

• True

• False

Jesus understands our difficulties when we face temptation because he faced temptation too.

• True

• False

All the Gospels were written simultaneously.

• True

• False

In the parable of the sower, only the seed sown in rich soil flourishes and bears much fruit.

• True

• False

The Apostles' successors, the bishops and the pope, continue to pass on the Good News to us today.

• True

• False

For 100 days, Jesus remained in the desert, living among wild animals.

• True

• False

Jesus' Baptism is an epiphany, or revelation of Jesus as the Son of God.

• True

• False