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DISCIPLING THROUGH METAPHOR

DISCIPLING THROUGH METAPHOR. Lesson 2 for January 11, 2014. Some notions are hard to explain by using common expressions (justification, sanctification…). They can be better explained by using symbols and metaphor, parables and stories from our daily life. Metaphor in the Old Testament.

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DISCIPLING THROUGH METAPHOR

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  1. DISCIPLING THROUGH METAPHOR Lesson 2 for January 11, 2014

  2. Some notions are hard to explain by using common expressions (justification, sanctification…). They can be better explained by using symbols and metaphor, parables and stories from our daily life. Metaphor in the Old Testament. Metaphors on the cost of discipleship. Metaphors on the types of discipleship. Metaphors on the responsibility of disciples. Metaphor in the New Testament.

  3. METAPHOR IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Most of the parables we know were told by Jesus, but some prophets before him also used that didactic resource to teach divine truths. Nathan used a parable to reveal David’s sin; he also avoided the king’s anger thanks to it (2 Samuel 12:1-7) Jotham used the parable of the king of the trees to show how contemptuously Israel treated Gideon (Judges 9:7-20)

  4. METAPHOR IN THE OLD TESTAMENT Isaiah used examples from several farming tasks. He taught that there is a proper moment for every farming task; the divine Farmer will also execute the fair sentence when the time is come (Isaiah 28:23-29) Jeremiah used the example of a bottle filled with wine and Ezekiel used the example of the dead wine branches. Both tried to preach the consequences of rejecting the redemption God offers(Jeremiah 13:12-14; Ezekiel 15:1-7)

  5. THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP THE HOUSE ON THE ROCK AND THE HOUSE ON THE SAND (Matthew 7:24-27) Which of the builders laid better foundation for his house?What were the consequences? BUILDING A TOWER OR GETTING READY FOR WAR (Luke 14:27-33) Have you judged the cost of discipleship like those two characters did?

  6. “But every building erected on other foundation than God’s word will fall. He who, like the Jews in Christ’s day, builds on the foundation of human ideas and opinions, of forms and ceremonies of man’s invention, or on any works that he can do independently of the grace of Christ, is erecting his structure of character upon the shifting sand. The fierce tempests of temptation will sweep away the sandy foundation and leave his house a wreck on the shores of time” E.G.W. (Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, cp. 6, pg. 150)

  7. TYPES OF DISCIPLESHIP THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER (Matthew 13:1-23) Essentially Jesus is challenging His listeners to evaluate their standing as disciples. Rather than confronting each individual specifically, He speaks through parables, inviting disciples to confront themselves. Looking into their soul’s mirror, they can evaluate their materialistic tendencies, review their capacity for perseverance, analyze their worldly entanglements, and choose the lifestyle of uncompromising discipleship. TARES WHEAT THE PARABLE OF THE WHEAT AND THE TARES(Matthew 13:24-30) Jesus taught that not all who say they are disciples are actually so. He also warned about not judging who is wheat and who is tares; God is the only One who can decide that.

  8. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DISCIPLES THE PARABLE OF THE TWO SONS (Matthew 21:28-32) Which of the two sons really answered the call to be a disciple? THE PARABLE OF THE GREAT SUPPER (Luke 14:15-24) Who were called and didn’t come? Who represent those who were called by the streets? Who must we force to come in?

  9. THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DISCIPLES THE PARABLE OF THE VINEYARD AND THE WICKED VINEDRESSERS (Lucas 20:9-19) “The parable of the vineyard applies not alone to the Jewish nation. It has a lesson for us. The church in this generation has been endowed by God with great privileges and blessings, and He expects corresponding returns” (EGW, Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 296) Those who are saved and know Christ and His Word are greatly responsible before the world. We have received much; so much will be demanded from us.

  10. METAPHOR IN THE NEW TESTAMENT All inspired writers from Acts to Revelation used metaphor, comparison and visions with symbols. Those representations help us to understand the message of the Gospel. We are called to use that useful didactic resource when preaching.

  11. Let’s do what Jesus did: “Jesus sought an avenue to every heart. By using a variety of illustrations, He not only presented truth in its different phases, but appealed to the different hearers” E.G.W. (Christ’s Object Lessons, cp. 1, pg. 21)

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