Parable Posters

The young people will identify the parables of Jesus through signs and symbols.

The young people should be able to give examples of Jesus' parables.

• Bibles
• Slips of paper with Scripture citations (1 per group)
• Poster paper (1 sheet per group)
• Markers, crayons

• Divide the young people into groups of three or four.
• Assign each group a Scripture citation referring to one of the parables. Tell the groups that they should not reveal which citation they have received.
• Have each group identify the symbol used in its parable (a mustard seed, a pearl and so on) and create a poster using that symbol.
• Have each group display their poster and have the class guess which parable it represents.
• Possible parables: Matthew 13:31-32 (The Mustard Seed); Matthew 13:33 (The Yeast); Matthew 13:44 (The Treasure); Matthew 13:45 (The Pearl)

Art/Space Smart, People Smart

This activity might also be done using old magazines and newspapers to cut out symbols