Grade 7 Parables of Jesus

Which of the following proves Jesus's humanity?

• The miracles He performed

• His range of emotions

• His immaculate birth

Which of the following proves Jesus's divinity?

• Jesus's physical pain during the crucifixion

• His friendships

• His miracles

Why did Jesus teach in parables?

• Parables are simple teachings that lack creativity

• Parables were the unique miracles and healing acts of Jesus

• Parables were taught by the Roman Empire so Jesus was familiar with this style of teaching

• Parables activate the mind to understand truths more easily by changing our perceptions about reality

The parables of the prodigal son and lost sheep and coin teach us that: (choose the BEST answer)

• Those who run away from God must return to be forgiven.

• We must fix our lives to be accepted by God.

• Each person is important to God and He will never give up on us. He looks for us.

• We must look for God.

Why did the vineyard workers think the owner was unfair when they were paid?

• He didn't pay them what he promised.

• He paid everyone the same, even though they didn't work the same amount of time.

• He made them work too hard.

• Some people got paid more.

What does the parable of the unmerciful servant teach us? Choose the BEST answer.

• If we don't forgive others, God won't forgive us.

• There will always be people who are evil.

• God always looks for the lost.

• We need to be prepared.

What is the meaning of the parable of the talents?

• God looks for the lost.

• God will always forgive us.

• God loves us no matter what.

• God expects us to use what He has given us.

The wedding clothes in the parable of the wedding banquet are meant to teach us that:

• Our own righteousness is not enough, we must be covered by Jesus.

• We must be prepared.

• We need to use the talents that we have been given.

• Not everyone has the same life experiences.

In the parable of the talents, what do we notice about the servants?

• Not everyone is given the same abilities and opportunities

• They were each given the same amount to work with.

• Two of them didn't try to use what they had been given.

• The one who buried the talent was the smartest.

In the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, what made them foolish?

• Falling asleep

• Not bringing enough oil

• Refusing to go to the wedding

• Blaming everyone for their problems