Here is the correct matching of each Bible passage to the corresponding Parable of Jesus, based on standard biblical references:
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1. Mark 4:1-20 → D. The Parable of the Sower
*Explanation:* This passage records Jesus telling the parable of the sower who scatters seed on different types of soil — path, rocky ground, thorns, and good soil — symbolizing how people receive the Word of God.
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2. Matthew 13:31-32 → J. The Parable of the Mustard Seed
*Explanation:* Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to a mustard seed, which is small but grows into a large tree where birds can nest — illustrating how the Kingdom starts small but becomes great.
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3. Luke 20:9-18 → A. The Parable of the Tenants
*Explanation:* Also called “The Wicked Tenants,” this parable describes a landowner who leases his vineyard to tenants who mistreat his servants and ultimately kill his son — pointing to Israel’s rejection of God’s messengers and Jesus.
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4. Luke 12:35-48 → H. The Parable of the Faithful Servant
*Explanation:* Jesus teaches about being ready for His return, using the image of servants waiting for their master. The faithful servant is rewarded; the unfaithful one is punished.
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5. Matthew 18:12-14 → B. The Parable of the Lost Sheep
*Explanation:* Jesus asks, “If a man has a hundred sheep, and one goes astray…” — emphasizing God’s care for even one lost soul.
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6. Matthew 20:1-16 → I. The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
*Explanation:* Workers hired at different times of the day all receive the same pay, illustrating God’s grace — not based on merit or time served, but on His generosity.
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7. Matthew 25:14-25 → E. The Parable of the Talents
*Explanation:* A master gives talents (money) to his servants before leaving. Those who invest wisely are rewarded; the one who buries his talent is rebuked — teaching stewardship and faithfulness.
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8. Luke 10:30-37 → F. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
*Explanation:* Jesus tells of a man beaten by robbers, ignored by a priest and Levite, but helped by a Samaritan — answering “Who is my neighbor?” with the call to show mercy.
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9. Luke 12:16-21 → C. The Parable of the Rich Fool
*Explanation:* A rich man builds bigger barns to store his abundance, thinking he can rest easy — but God calls him a fool because he stored up treasure for himself, not for God.
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10. Luke 15:11-32 → G. The Parable of the Prodigal Son
*Explanation:* A younger son squanders his inheritance, returns repentant, and is joyfully welcomed by his father — illustrating God’s forgiving love and grace toward sinners.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
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D
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J
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A
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H
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B
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I
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E
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F
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C
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G
This matches each Scripture reference to its correct parable as traditionally understood in Christian teaching.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of parables worksheet.
