Parables of Jesus Quiz

1. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, what did the son ask for before leaving?

1. A horse and supplies
2. His father's blessing
3. His share of the inheritance
4. Permission to travel

2. In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the injured man on the road?

1. A Levite
2. A priest
3. A Roman soldier
4. A Samaritan

3. What is the main message of the Parable of the Lost Sheep?

1. God rejoices more over one sinner who repents than ninety-nine who don't need to
2. Sheep are important animals
3. Shepherds are the most important people
4. We must protect those who are vulnerable

4. In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, why were five called foolish?

1. They argued with the bridegroom
2. They arrived late to the wedding
3. They didn't bring enough oil for their lamps
4. They fell asleep

5. In the Parable of the Talents, what happened to the servant who buried his talent?

1. He was asked to repay it
2. He was rewarded for being careful
3. He was thrown in prison
4. His talent was taken away and given to the one who had ten

6. In the Parable of the Sower, what does the seed falling on rocky ground represent?

1. People who are choked by worries
2. People who never hear the word
3. People who produce a great harvest
4. People who receive the word joyfully but fall away under pressure

7. What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed illustrate?

1. How faith can move mountains
2. How the Kingdom of God starts small but grows into something great
3. The importance of small acts of kindness
4. The need for farmers to plant good seeds

8. In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, how did the father react when he saw his son returning?

1. He forgave him quietly and said nothing
2. He ran to him, embraced him, and threw a party
3. He waited at the gate and punished him first
4. He was angry and refused to see him

9. In the Parable of the Rich Fool, why did God call the man a fool?

1. He refused to help the poor
2. He stored too much grain
3. He was planning to tear down his barns and build bigger ones
4. He would die that night and couldn't take his riches with him

10. What is the main lesson of the Parable of the Lost Coin?

1. Coins were important in Biblical times
2. Money should be kept safely
3. There is great joy in heaven over one sinner who repents
4. We should search for what is valuable

11. In the Parable of the Weeds, who does the enemy who sows weeds represent?

1. False teachers in the church
2. Gentile nations
3. The devil
4. The Pharisees

12. What does the Parable of the Hidden Treasure teach?

1. God hides blessings for those who seek Him
2. The Kingdom of Heaven is worth giving up everything to obtain
3. Treasure should be shared with others
4. We should invest wisely

13. In the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, why were some workers unhappy?

1. The vineyard owner lied to them
2. They were given the hardest work
3. They were not given food during the day
4. Those who worked one hour received the same pay as those who worked all day

14. What does the Parable of the Prodigal Son say the elder son felt when his brother returned?

1. Anger and jealousy
2. Joy and relief
3. Sadness for his brother's struggles
4. Surprise

15. In the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector, whose prayer did God hear?

1. Both equally
2. Neither, as both were flawed
3. The Pharisee's, because he prayed regularly
4. The tax collector's, because of his humility

16. What did the son in the Parable of the Prodigal Son end up doing in the far country?

1. Becoming a soldier
2. Feeding pigs for a Gentile
3. Starting a successful business
4. Working as a shepherd

17. What does the Parable of the Yeast (leaven) teach?

1. A small influence can affect a large whole — the Kingdom of God grows from within
2. Avoid using yeast in baking
3. Bread is important in Jewish culture
4. Yeast represents sin spreading through the church

18. In the Parable of the Two Sons, one son said yes to working but didn't. The other said no but later did. Who pleased the father?

1. Both sons equally
2. Neither son
3. The one who said no first but then obeyed
4. The one who said yes

19. In the Parable of the Net, what happens at the end of the age according to Jesus?

1. All fish are set free
2. Angels sort the righteous from the wicked
3. Only large fish are kept
4. The fishermen decide who is kept
5. The good fish are released back

20. What is the key lesson from the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

1. Love your neighbour as yourself — regardless of who they are
2. Priests and Levites are hypocrites
3. Samaritans are better people than Jews
4. Travel safely on dangerous roads