Parable

Which of the following is an example of a well-known parable?

• The Boy Who Cried Wolf

• Romeo and Juliet

• The Good Samaritan

• Harry Potter

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What is a key characteristic of parables?

• They often have animals as main characters.

• They are long and complicated stories.

• They contain hidden meanings or lessons.

• They always have sad endings.

In the parable of "The Prodigal Son," the father represents: 

• a) The son’s best friend

• b) A wealthy businessman

• c) Forgiveness and love

• d) Strict rules and punishment

Which type of audience are parables most often directed at?

• a) Kings and queens

• b) Children

• c) Everyday people

• d) Scholars and philosophers

How did Jesus conclude his parable? (13:9)

• He said, 'He who has ears, let him hear.'

• He performed a miracle.

• He gave a blessing.

• He left the crowd.

How much of the parable did the people understand? How much did the disciples understand? (13:9-10)

• The people understood everything, and the disciples understood nothing.

• The people understood nothing, and the disciples understood everything.

• Both the people and the disciples understood everything.

• Neither the people nor the disciples understood anything.

Why didn’t the people or the disciples understand this parable?

• They were not paying attention

• The meaning was hidden from them

• They were not interested

• They were too tired

Did Jesus design his parables to have trick meanings, hidden meanings, or more than one basic interpretation? Why do some listeners discover the truth in a parable and others do not?

• Trick meanings

• Hidden meanings

• More than one basic interpretation

• None of the above

Why do you suppose that this was among the first parables that Jesus told?

• It was easy to understand

• It had a profound message

• It was relevant to the audience

• It was a short parable

What kind of people today might be represented by the seed that fell on the path? (13:19)

• People who hear the message but do not understand it

• People who receive the message with joy but have no root

• People who hear the message and produce a crop

• People who are choked by life's worries and riches