The Parables of the Lost Sheep and Coin

Why did the Pharisees and religious leaders complain about Jesus?

• They were jealous of his popularity and influence.
• They thought he was undermining their teachings.
• They believed he was a false prophet.
• Because he was hanging out with sinners.

Is it bad to befriend people who are different from you?

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Answer explanation

It is not bad to be friends with people who are different from us. Even Jesus hung out with sinners. They were lost and they needed to hear the truth. The Bible tells us to love others as ourselves and tell them the good news of salvation through Jesus.

Who was Jesus' first story about?

• about a shepherd with 100 sheep

• David
• Abraham
• Moses

Who did the shepherd call when he got home?

• his landlord

• his friends and neighbors

• his wife
• his dog

To what did Jesus compare the joy of the shepherd when he found the lost sheep?

• the joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
• the joy of winning a lottery
• the joy of a parent finding a lost child
• the joy of finding a lost treasure

Does God love the lost more than those who follow Him?

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Answer explanation

God loves everyone equally. When we follow Him, it brings Him joy. When one sinner repents, there is joy in Heaven because that is one more person who is saved.

Jesus told a second story about who?

• woman with 10 coins

• rich man
• good Samaritan
• prodigal son

Why did the woman call her friends and neighbors?

• To ask for help in finding more lost coins.
• To treat them to a meal

• To rejoice with her for finding her lost coin

• To borrow coins from them

Choose the 2 correct answers.

What happens when a person repents?

• He ignores his mistakes and continues with his actions.

• He blames others for his mistakes.

• The Heaven rejoices.

• He acknowledges his mistakes, seeks forgiveness, and makes amends.