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Jesus’ Teachings

Jesus’ Teachings. What are Parables?. A parable is a short story which teaches a lesson. From the Greek: parabolē – “comparison, illustration, analogy”. Jesus Parables. Jesus was a rabbi (teacher) who used parables as his main method of teaching

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Jesus’ Teachings

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  1. Jesus’ Teachings

  2. What are Parables? • A parable is a short story which teaches a lesson. • From the Greek: parabolē – “comparison, illustration, analogy”

  3. Jesus Parables • Jesus was a rabbi (teacher) who used parables as his main method of teaching • They deal with simple everyday situations, but have a deeper religious meaning to them.

  4. Parable of the Sower (Lk8 : 4-15) • Four responses to the Gospel: • Seed is “the word of the kingdom” 1. Hard ground Someone hardened by sin Satan plucks message away 2. Stony ground Someone who likes the Word, but his heart is not changed So when trouble arises, his faith disappears 3. Thorny ground Someone who seems to receive the Word But riches, pleasures, and lust take his away his time and attention 4. Good ground Someone who hears, understands, and accepts the Word Allows Word to accomplish its results in his life Meaning? “A man’s reception of God’s word is determined by the condition of his heart.” “Salvation is more than just hearing the Gospel, one must go on to earn it.”

  5. Parable of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10 : 25-37) • Obvious meaning? • 1. Show love and compassion for others • Set aside prejudices • 2. Our neighbor is anyone we encounter, not just those we know • Second layer? • Road to Jericho very dangerous • Many robbers and thieves • Samaritan • Jews hated Samaritans • So it was shocking that a Samaritan saved the man • Body lying in the road • May be dead and ritually unclean • Priest did not want to risk becoming unclean to see if man was alive

  6. Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk 15 : 11-32) • Obvious meaning? • We can easily become slaves to sin and enter a worse state • God will forgive us and accept us, no matter what we’ve done • Christians who have not fallen should not resent those who come back to the Church • God loves sinners and the righteous equally • Deeper layers? • Taking inheritance • Working for a Gentile feeding pigs • Father runs to meet Son

  7. Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Lk 18 : 9 – 14) • Obvious meaning? • We must be humble and sincere in our prayers • “For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” • God will forgive us if we are sorry for our sins • Deeper layers? • Pharisee • His prayer? • Tax-collector • His prayer?

  8. Parable of the Mustard Seed (Mk 4 : 30-32) • Meaning? • The Kingdom of God would have a small beginning, but grow tremendously and benefit the world. • Deeper info? • Mustard • Very small seed, but the plant grew to over 10 feet tall • Birds were not known to go around mustard • What can this show?

  9. Parable of the Talents (Mt 25 : 14-30) • Meaning? • We must use the resources God gives us so they increase in value • Example: Word of God (Scripture) • In other words, success is a product of our work • Other information: • A Talent was a unit of measurement • A Talent of gold was A LOT of money! • So the stewards were trusted with something valuable • Fun fact! This parable is the origin of the English word: “talent”, as in, an aptitude for something

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