First Qtr_Review_Lesson 3

What best describes a parable?

It is a short and simple story that ____________.

• tells the history of the bible

• helps people to be successful

• tells about a person in the Bible

• helps people understand a very important thing

Why did Jesus use parables to teach?

• His stories were simple, and the people were amazed.

• He didn't know any other way to teach the people about God.

• He could teach them quickly and then travel to tell others His parables.

• His stories had topics that people were familiar with, so they could easily understand His teachings.

Are signs and symbols important in our daily lives?

• Yes. They are effective instruments to transmit information, convey ideas, to motivate and persuade people.

• No. People find it hard to understand the meaning of these.

• Maybe. If the signs and symbols are simple and attractive.

• Probably. They are effective in giving us message if it is simple and not complicated.

What parable taught by Jesus tells that the kingdom of heaven is more valuable than 

any or all of our earthly possessions?

• The Net

• The Lost Sheep

• The Good Samaritan

• The Hidden Treasure and The Valuable Pearl

How can we accept the Good News?

• Forgive other people only if they are willing to change.

• Show interest in Jesus' teachings and choose only what we can follow.

• Love our neighbor if they love us too so that we will not expect something from them.

• Read the bible always and obey God's Word, even when it is hard to do or when it may be something we don't want to do.

Why did Jesus tell the Parable of the Sower?

  So that it can help us understand how ____________.

• we should garden

• to work with others

• to take care God's creation

• we should hear and respond to God's word

What is the message of the Parable of the Net?

• God will find a lost one.

• The Kingdom of God is a treasure.

• God will judge everyone in the future.

• Nothing is more valuable than the Kingdom of God.

Which of the following represents the kind of hearts we should work to have?  

   Hearts that hear God's word ______________.

• but don't listen

• and grow spiritually

• and have other priorities

• but don't have understanding

Which of the following shows that he/she is a sign of God's love to others?

• Kara encourages the people to help so that she will be popular to her community.

• Richard offers food to a homeless man so that his parents will not get angry with him.

• Jeffrey offers a bottle of water to a delivery man even if he doesn't ask because he knew the feeling of working under the heat of the sun.

• Danica helps her community by volunteering at the food pantry because she is bored.

How can we be a sign of God’s love to others?

1. I. Send a motivational text to a friend who is struggling.

2. II. Schedule a video call and movie viewing with a friend at the same time.

3. III. Reach out to  call a friend, family member or neighbor who is experiencing loneliness or isolation.

• I and II

• I and III

• II and III

• I, II and III