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Jesus Speaks:

149. Chapter Seven. Jesus Speaks:. Sayings and Stories of the Kingdom. 147. The “Kingdom” can’t be described or “explained” precisely. It’s far greater and more magnificent than anything we can imagine or understand. This is why Jesus used parables --.

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Jesus Speaks:

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  1. 149 Chapter Seven Jesus Speaks: Sayings and Storiesof the Kingdom

  2. 147 The “Kingdom” can’t be described or “explained” precisely. It’s far greater and more magnificent than anything we can imagine or understand. This is why Jesus used parables -- to describe a reality that is too big for words.

  3. 149 I Unlocking Jesus’ Words A. Introduction: Jesus’ Style as a Teacher (review) 2. Relationship with his disciples 1. Relied on his own authority Chose them, lifelong relationship, commissioned them to share in ministry 3. Referred to God as Abba, an intimacy not found in rabbis

  4. (I Unlocking Jesus’ Words) 149-50 B. Do we know what Jesus really said? a) The gospels are the early faith community’s reflections on and expressions of Jesus’ life and message as understood in the light of his resurrection. 1. Gospels: not records of everyday conversations

  5. 149-50 b) not Jesus everyday casual conversations; rather his most significant thoughts & ideas -- expressed through the words of those who heard him, passed down for years via oral tradition.

  6. (B. Do we know what Jesus Really Said?) 151 a. Gospels give us more than what He said -- they also tell us the meaning they had for his followers. 3. Jesus’ Words -- and then some

  7. 151 (3. Jesus’ Words -- and Then Some) b. Because Christians believe that the scriptures were inspired by the Holy Spirit, we also believe that the words of Jesus as recorded in the gospels convey the truths he taught to his original followers

  8. 151 vs.Semitic Thinking Establish contact with the Whole person, emotions and feelings as well as intellect. Intellectual truth Speak “Around” topic, circular argument Orderly presentation Organization Greek Approach Symbolism, figures of speech, stories &c. Logical proofs “Scientific/ Analytic” “Poetic” S-o-i-l W-a-s-p

  9. (C. A Jew Speaking to Fellow Jews) 152 a) In the Jewish tradition of public speaking virtually every statement had to be supported with a quote from the Bible. b) Jesus knew his Bible well, and followed the tradition of filling his teachings with references to scripture. 2. Supporting statements with Scripture c) He often gave his own twist or insight to it.

  10. 153 II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech P. Pronouncement Stories Instructions for disciples I. Short Sayings P. Parables S.

  11. 153 1. Pronouncement Stories a. Use a story as a setup for a pronouncement - the “punch line”

  12. Pronouncement Stories 153 b. Sometimes an evangelist would start with a pronouncement of Jesus, and then write his own story for it, to meet the needs of his audience;

  13. 153 (A. Pronouncement Stories) b. 1. This explains how the exact same pronouncement can appear with two different stories.

  14. 154 II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech 1. Pronouncement Stories 2. Short Sayings 3. Instructions for disciples 4. Parables

  15. II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech 155 2. Short Sayings a. Sayings or proverbs, “words to the wise,” with no story leading upto them. b. Stark challenging words c. Classic collection of short sayings = “Sermon on the Mount”Matt. Ch.5-7.

  16. 158 II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech 1. Pronouncement Stories 2. Short Sayings 3. Instructions for disciples 4. Parables

  17. (II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech) 158 3. Instructions for Disciples a. Some of Jesus’ teachings are recorded as instructions to those who want to follow him. b. Sometimes these incorporate other forms such as short sayings, pronouncement stories.

  18. C. Instructions for Disciples 158 c. His instructions on prayer include “The Lord’s Prayer” Some suggest that the “Our Father” is the early Church’s attempt to summarize Christ’s major teachings.

  19. 158 II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech 1. Pronouncement Stories 2. Short Sayings 3. Instructions for disciples 4. Parables

  20. (II Jesus’4 Main Styles of Speech) 158-9 4. Parables a. Form a central part of the Gospels. b. From the Greek word for “comparison.” c. Usually based on a “simile” c. Especially refers to Jesus’ stories about the Kingdom of God.

  21. 161 III A Closer Look at the Parables A. The technique of the Parables

  22. (III A Closer Look at the Parables) 161 A. The Technique of the Parables 1. Based on Everyday Life a.) The basic elements of the parables grew out of the land, culture and family life of the people: farming meals fishing shepherding b) They’re fiction, but never fantasies, fables, or sci-fi.

  23. (III A Closer Look at the Parables) 161 A. The Technique of the Parables 2. Have only ONE message, one simple point. 3. No descriptive details: No names of places or of people

  24. (A. The Technique Behind the Parables) 161 a) Starting with an everyday occurrence, Jesus would add a surprise twist to it, such as a surprise ending. b) purposes of surprises 4. Filled with Surprises i catch listeners off guard ii keep listeners alert iii make stories easy to remember

  25. Characteristics of Parables Tells a Story S Make Only One simple point O Short S S.O.S. No Descriptive Details D Based on Everyday life E Filled with Surprises S Mostly about God’s Kingdom K Usually expressed as a “Simile” S

  26. 161 III A Closer Look at the Parables B. Themes of the Parables

  27. 162 B. Themes of the Parables Deal with God’s nature, qualities, attitudes in dealing with people... 1. Descriptions of the King

  28. 163 B. Themes of the Parables Emphasize how we should act if we hope to enter the kingdom 2. Requirements of the Kingdom

  29. 164 B. Themes of the Parables Address people’s relationships of love for one another and for the world around them 3. Relationships with our neighbors

  30. 165 B. Themes of the Parables 4. The fulfillment of the Kingdom Refer to the future coming of God’s kingdom in its fullness

  31. 161 III A Closer Look at the Parables F. Multiple Uses of the Parables

  32. (III A Closer Look at the Parables) 165 C. Multiple Uses of the Parables to teach different lessons 1. FACT: The same parables are used in different gospels 2. HOW COME?

  33. 165 2. How come some parables teach different lessons in different gospels? a) Maybe Jesus himself used the same story more than once to illustrate different lessons? b) Maybe the gospel author changed the setting of the parable so as to better illustrate the point he wanted to make?

  34. 165 III A Closer Look at the Parables D. Understanding Parables Today

  35. (III A Closer Look at the Parables) 167 D. Understanding the Parables Today Intro.: We must let the parables challenge us today, let them speak to our own life situation -- and then we must accept the challenge

  36. 165-6 D. Understanding the Parables Today 1) Look for the one central message 2) Look for the questions posed in parable 3) Compare your own answers with those recorded in the gospels Three ways to make reading the parables more enjoyable and enlightening:

  37. End of Chapter

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