Questions on Jesus' Authority in the Temple

Based on the passage, what was the main concern of the religious leaders regarding Jesus' actions in the temple?

• The content of His teachings.

• The number of people He attracted.

• The source of His authority to do these things.

• The location where He was teaching.

If the people had answered that John's baptism was from heaven, what did they fear Jesus would say?

• Why did you not believe him?

• Why did you not follow me?

• Why do you question my authority?

• Why do you not pray?

According to the parable, what did the man do after planting a vineyard?

• He sold the vineyard immediately.

• He leased it to vine-growers and went on a journey.

• He harvested the grapes himself.

• He abandoned the vineyard.

What was the purpose of sending a slave to the vine-growers at harvest time?

• To plant more vines.

• To collect the owner's share of the produce.

• To punish the vine-growers.

• To sell the vineyard.

Analyze the actions of the vine-growers towards the slaves sent by the owner. What does this suggest about their attitude and intentions?

• They were respectful and cooperative.

• They were indifferent and uninterested.

• They were hostile and refused to give the owner his share.

• They were confused and did not understand the instructions.

Analyze the actions of the vine-growers. What does their decision to kill the heir reveal about their understanding of inheritance and ownership?

• They misunderstood the law and thought killing the heir would make them owners.

• They wanted to protect the heir.

• They believed the owner would reward them.

• They thought the vineyard would be abandoned.

Evaluate the owner's response to the tenants' actions. What does his decision to give the vineyard to others suggest about justice and consequences in the story?

• Justice involves giving second chances to wrongdoers.

• Consequences are not important in matters of inheritance.

• Justice requires removing those who act wickedly and rewarding others.

• The owner was indifferent to the tenants' actions.

Based on the Isaiah 5, what reasoning does the speaker use to justify removing the hedge and breaking down the wall of the vineyard?

• The vineyard did not produce the expected good grapes despite all efforts

• The vineyard was too large to maintain

• The vineyard was attacked by animals

• The vineyard was located on infertile land

How does the passage use the metaphor of the vineyard to engage the inhabitants of Jerusalem and Judah in judgment?

• By asking them to judge between the owner and the vineyard

• By inviting them to plant their own vineyards

• By telling them to ignore the vineyard

• By asking them to destroy the vineyard themselves

According to the passage, what is the significance of the stone which the builders rejected?

• It was discarded and forgotten.

• It became the chief cornerstone.

• It was used for decoration.

• It was turned into gravel.