Year 3
What are the parables of Jesus?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories that Jesus told. We will be looking at three parables (stories) and will also be learning a song!
Year 3
What are the parables of Jesus?
In this lesson, we will be learning about the parables of Jesus. Parables are stories that Jesus told. We will be looking at three parables (stories) and will also be learning a song!
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Why Jesus told parables, and what they can teach Christians about God and how to live
- The Good Samaritan
- The Sower
- The Wise and Foolish builders
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8 Questions
Q1.
In which part of the Bible are the four gospels found?
In the Old Testament
Q2.
What are those four gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke and Philip
Matthew, Mark, Michael and Luke
Q3.
Which of these are parables of Jesus? (Select three)
The parable of love
The parable of the helpful person
The parable of the sun
Q4.
In the parable of the good Samaritan, what did the first and second person do when they saw the injured man?
They called for help
They just stared at the man
They ran over to help the injured man
Q5.
In the parable of the sower, what are the four places the seeds are planted?
The path, the dry soil, the weedy soil and the good soil
The path, the wet soil, the weedy soil and the good soil
Q6.
What is the main teaching in the parable of the sower?
Christians should build their lives on strong foundations by following the teachings and examples set by Jesus.
Love and be kind to everyone around you.
Q7.
What is the main teaching in the parable of the wise and foolish builders?
Love and be kind to everyone around you.
The message of God has been spread by Jesus but it is up to people to hear it and let it grow within them.
Q8.
What is the main teaching in the parable of the good Samaritan?
Christians should build their lives on strong foundations by following the teachings and examples set by Jesus.
The message of God has been spread by Jesus but it is up to people to hear it and let it grow within them.