Understanding the Parables of Jesus
This worksheet helps Grade 5 students understand the meaning and lessons of Jesus' parables.
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Understanding the Parables of Jesus
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may require you to recall details from the parables of Jesus.
1. What is a parable?
A long poem
A short story with a moral lesson
A historical fact
A type of song
2. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, who helped the injured man?
A priest
A Levite
A Samaritan
A robber
1. The parable of the Sower teaches us about different ways people to God's word.
2. In the parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves the ninety-nine to find the one sheep.
1. Jesus used parables to make his teachings easier to understand.
True
False
2. The Prodigal Son stayed home and never left his father's house.
True
False
1. What is the main lesson we can learn from the parable of the Prodigal Son?
2. Why do you think Jesus used everyday stories like parables to teach important spiritual truths?
Match each parable with its main theme.
1. The Good Samaritan
a. Forgiveness and repentance
2. The Prodigal Son
b. Love your neighbor
3. The Lost Sheep
c. God's joy over one sinner who repents