22,23 Mar -- A Quick Quiz 4U

The Bible readings for Thurs 22 and Fri 23 March are -- Gen 36:1-43; Ps 11:4-7; Prov 3:5-6; Mt 13:10-35.

There's not much I can think to say about the list of Esau's descendants and Selwyn Hughes has a good devotion on the verses from Proverbs so try this quick quiz based on the Parable of the Sower. (It's from the "Serendipity Bible for Groups".) We'd all be interested in your answers if you'd like to share them.

1. If you had been in the crowd when Jesus shared this parable, how would
you have felt?
a. what's he saying b. wonder which soil I am?
c. is he trying to say something to me? d. who does he think he is?

2. Why do you think Jesus used this illustration to explain how people receive
his message?
a. he was sick and tired of people tagging along and doing nothing
b. they were sitting in a wheat field
c. everybody understood farming
d. he deliberately wanted to keep some people in the dark

3. What is the "crop" that the seed is supposed to produce?
a. wheat b. the lifestyle of Jesus
c. new converts to the faith d. spirituality

4. What is Jesus really saying in this parable?
a. if you can't hear, turn up the volume
b. paint or get off the ladder
c. if you are not producing, it's not the fault of the seed
d. God is making a list and checking it twice