Explanation of Scripture read by Orthodox Christians on the 10th Wednesday after Pentecost 1 Corinthians 16:4-12 Matthew 21:28-32

QUESTION 1

"But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard." (Matthew 21:28)


Who is the "certain man"?


QUESTION 2

What do the two sons symbolize?


QUESTION 3

What did Christ use this parable to teach the Jews? 


QUESTION 4

By answering Jesus' question, what do the Jews do to themselves?

QUESTION 5

What does working in the vineyard indicate?

QUESTION 6

How may the parable be understood in general sense?

QUESTION 7

Name a famous publican who became an Apostle.

QUESTION 8

Name a famous harlot who anointed Jesus' feet and saw his greatest miracle in His earthly ministry.

QUESTION 9

"Now if Timotheus come, see that he may be with you without fear: for he worketh the work of the Lord, as I also do. {11} Let no man therefore despise him: but conduct him forth in peace, that he may come unto me: for I look for him with the brethren. " (1 Corinthians 16:10-11)


Why does Paul give this admonition? The clue  is in one of his letters to Timothy


QUESTION 10

"Now I will come unto you, when I shall pass through Macedonia: for I do pass through Macedonia." (1 Corinthians 16:5)

Where is Macedonia?


QUESTION 11