Learning Material Quiz

What is a parable?

• A fictional story with no moral lesson

• A story used by Jesus to teach important moral and spiritual lessons

• A historical account of events

• A scientific explanation of natural phenomena

Answer explanation

A parable is a story used by Jesus to convey moral and spiritual lessons, often through simple narratives that illustrate deeper truths, making the correct choice the one that highlights its teaching purpose.

What are the main themes of the parables used by Jesus?

• Political strategies and warfare

• Simple, relatable situations illustrating deeper truths about life, faith, and the Kingdom of God

• Economic theories and practices

• Scientific discoveries and inventions

Answer explanation

The main themes of Jesus' parables focus on simple, relatable situations that reveal deeper truths about life, faith, and the Kingdom of God, making complex spiritual concepts accessible to all.

What is one of the learning objectives related to parables?

• To memorize historical dates

• To learn mathematical formulas

• To understand what Jesus shows us about the kingdom of God

• To study the structure of atoms

Answer explanation

One of the learning objectives related to parables is to understand what Jesus shows us about the kingdom of God, as parables often convey spiritual truths and insights about God's reign.

Parables are only meant to make difficult ideas simpler to understand.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Always

Answer explanation

The statement is false because parables can serve multiple purposes, including moral lessons, cultural storytelling, and entertainment, not just simplifying difficult ideas.

There is at least one parable in each of the four Gospels.

• True

• False

• Only in two Gospels

• Only in three Gospels

Answer explanation

The statement is false because not all four Gospels contain parables. For instance, the Gospel of John does not include any parables, while the other three do.

Each of Jesus’ parables has more than one ‘hidden’ meaning in it.

• True

• False

• Only a few

• None

Answer explanation

True is the correct answer because Jesus' parables often convey multiple layers of meaning, encouraging deeper reflection and interpretation beyond their surface narrative.

One of the main themes in Jesus’ parables is ‘The Kingdom of God’.

• True

• False

• Love

• Forgiveness

Answer explanation

True is correct because one of the main themes in Jesus' parables is indeed 'The Kingdom of God', which he often illustrated through various stories to convey its nature and significance.

The main reason why Jesus used parables was because He wanted uneducated people to understand their meaning.

• True

• False

• Partially true

• Not mentioned

Answer explanation

The statement is false because Jesus used parables not only for uneducated people but also to reveal truths to those willing to listen, while concealing them from those who were not receptive.

Parables were only ever told by Jesus.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Answer explanation

The statement is false because parables were not only told by Jesus; they have been used by various cultures and religious figures throughout history to convey moral lessons.

Sometimes, Jesus didn’t actually want all of the people listening to understand the parables he told.

• True

• False

• Always

• Never

Answer explanation

The statement is true because Jesus often used parables to convey deeper truths, sometimes intentionally obscuring meaning to provoke thought or to reveal insights only to those willing to seek understanding.