Introduction to parables I - JSS2 Christian Religious Studies Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Define parables
Parable is simply an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
It is a way Christ adopted to teach from the known to the unknown in an interesting way so that his audience could understand. The aim of every parable is to make learning easier for learners.
Why did Jesus teach In parables?
Jesus taught in parables so that as we are familiar with the story, we might through this understand clearly and obey Him.
Mention two parable about maturity and responsibility.
Parables about Maturity and Responsibility:
i. The ten virgins ii. The talents
List the parables Jesus told about attitudes to earthly possession.
Parables about one’s attitude to earthly possessions:
i. The rich fool ii. The rich man and Lazarus
Mention the parables about the kingdom of God.
Parable about the Kingdom of God:
i. The Sower ii. The wheat and tares
_______ are earthly stories with heavenly meaning.
Folktales
Parables
Parables were adopted to help the audience understand_______ things
Easy
Difficult
Parables are used to expose spiritual truth In form of a _______
Story
Clown
The aim of every parable is to _________
Make understanding easier for the listener
amuse the mind of the listener.
Parables help to teach ________
Right moral attitude towards life.
Wrong attitude towards life.