Theo Chapter 4 Test Questions with
100% Correct Answers
What is the general message of Jesus's parables? - Answer-To make people think
about what living in the kingdom requires and how cooperating with God's reign looks to
a glorious future of eternal life with our loving father.
What is the meaning of the parable of the Prodigal Son? - Answer-God will always
forgive and be compassionate, and reward the faithful.
List four things about the Kingdom of God: - Answer--Present/Future Dimensions
-Meant for all
-Open to Sinners
-Beatitudes model the Kingdom
What do the parables tell us about the present and future dimensions of the KOG? -
Answer--Begins small but will bring good results
-Really valuable but requires our total committment
-Separate good v bad (punish/reward)
What does Jesus tell us about "The Kingdom of God is Meant for all, especially the
poor"? - Answer--We must hear Jesus's words and take them to heart and put them to
practice
-special place in the kingdom for the poor and lowly
-we must respond to the needs of the poor
*seeds, beatitudes, corporal works of mercy
What does Jesus tell us about: The Kingdom of God is open to Sinners? - Answer-
Those who are healthy don't need a physician- the sick do. I have not come to heal call
the righteous to repentance but the sinners.
What about: The beatitudes model the KOG? - Answer--Wealth can blind us to the truth
that God is the source of all gifts.
-Teach us that we must imitate God
-Teach us to be generous
-Call us to go beyond the golden rule
Why did Jesus tell the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax collectors? - Answer-God
isn't impressed by pride, but welcomes humble sinners. (Those who exalt themselves
will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.)
100% Correct Answers
What is the general message of Jesus's parables? - Answer-To make people think
about what living in the kingdom requires and how cooperating with God's reign looks to
a glorious future of eternal life with our loving father.
What is the meaning of the parable of the Prodigal Son? - Answer-God will always
forgive and be compassionate, and reward the faithful.
List four things about the Kingdom of God: - Answer--Present/Future Dimensions
-Meant for all
-Open to Sinners
-Beatitudes model the Kingdom
What do the parables tell us about the present and future dimensions of the KOG? -
Answer--Begins small but will bring good results
-Really valuable but requires our total committment
-Separate good v bad (punish/reward)
What does Jesus tell us about "The Kingdom of God is Meant for all, especially the
poor"? - Answer--We must hear Jesus's words and take them to heart and put them to
practice
-special place in the kingdom for the poor and lowly
-we must respond to the needs of the poor
*seeds, beatitudes, corporal works of mercy
What does Jesus tell us about: The Kingdom of God is open to Sinners? - Answer-
Those who are healthy don't need a physician- the sick do. I have not come to heal call
the righteous to repentance but the sinners.
What about: The beatitudes model the KOG? - Answer--Wealth can blind us to the truth
that God is the source of all gifts.
-Teach us that we must imitate God
-Teach us to be generous
-Call us to go beyond the golden rule
Why did Jesus tell the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax collectors? - Answer-God
isn't impressed by pride, but welcomes humble sinners. (Those who exalt themselves
will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.)
