Sin and Forgiveness: A Study of Jesus’ Teachings on Repentance

1. What does Jesus teach about forgiveness in the Lord's Prayer?

A) Forgiveness should be conditional.
B) Forgiveness is not necessary.
C) Only God can forgive sins.
D) Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

2. In which parable does Jesus illustrate the concept of repentance?

A) The Rich Man and Lazarus.
B) The Prodigal Son.
C) The Lost Sheep.
D) The Good Samaritan.

3. In the Beatitudes, what does Jesus say about mercy?

A) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
B) Only the wealthy can show mercy.
C) Mercy is not needed for the righteous.
D) Mercy is a sign of weakness.

4. What does Jesus say is required for true repentance?

A) Make sacrifices.
B) Bear fruits worthy of repentance.
C) Attend religious services.
D) Say a simple prayer.

5. What does the word 'repentance' mean in Jesus’ teachings?

A) Pride in overcoming sin.
B) Regret for past actions only.
C) Punishment for sin.
D) A change of heart and mind towards God.

6. What does the parable of the unforgiving servant teach?

A) We must forgive others as God forgives us.
B) Forgiveness is not necessary.
C) We should only forgive small debts.
D) Our sins are inconsequential.

7. In what context does Jesus speak about the 'log in your own eye'?

A) Physical eyesight issues.
B) Helping others with their faults.
C) Judging others while ignoring your own faults.
D) How to correct someone else's behavior.

8. How many times did Jesus suggest one should forgive others?

A) Only when it's easy.
B) Three times.
C) Once.
D) Seventy times seven.

9. According to Jesus, who can forgive sins?

A) The priests can forgive sins.
B) Only God can forgive sins.
C) The righteous can forgive sins.
D) Every person can forgive sins.

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