Parable of the Persistent Widow and Unjust Judge

The parable of the "Persistent Widow and Unjust Judge" is found in the Bible at (a)  

• Matthew 5:1-12
• Mark 4:1-20
• Luke 18:2-8
• John 3:16

What is the main theme of the parable of the "Persistent Widow and Unjust Judge"?

• The importance of wealth

• The power of persistent prayer

• The significance of fasting

• The value of humility

Match the following statements with what the unjust judge said to himself about the widow:

• The judge's decision to punish the widow for her persistence.

• "I will ignore her because she is poor."

• The judge's decision based on the widow's poverty.

• "I will help her because she is wealthy."

• The judge's decision based on the widow's wealth.

• "I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me."

• The judge's decision to avoid being wearied by the widow.

• "I will punish her for her persistence."

Jesus emphasizes that God is (a)   in contrast to the unjust judge.

• God is unjust and unfair.
• God is just and righteous.
• God is indifferent and uncaring.
• God is unpredictable and inconsiste

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

The consequence if Jesus had characterized God as being "unjust" would have been (a)  

• The Pharisees would have praised Hi
• The religious leaders would have ha
• The publicans would have ignored Hi
• The disciples would have abandoned

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Match the following descriptions with the correct type of person:

• An official who oversees civil matters

• Any Roman or City (Jewish) official acting as a judge over civil matters within their civil jurisdiction

• A member of the Roman military

• A kind and fair judge

• A judge known for fairness

• A Roman soldier

• A woman who has lost her husband

• A Jewish widow

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Why did Jesus use the character of a "widow" in the parable?

• To represent a wealthy person

• To represent a person who would be desperate and in need

• To represent a judge

• To represent a Roman soldier

What does the Greek word "antidikos" mean in the context of the parable?

• Judge

• Widow

• Adversary

• Friend

What was the judge's initial reaction to the widow's plea?

• He immediately helped her

• He ignored her because he did not want to be bothered

• He called for a trial

• He asked for a bribe

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What was the judge's final decision regarding the widow's case?

• He decided to help her because it was the right thing to do

• He decided to help her to stop her from bothering him

• He decided to ignore her completely

• He decided to punish her

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10