Parables of Jesus: 39 Stories Jesus Told
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Includes Helpful Features, such as—
- A chart explaining all 39 of Jesus’ parables. Includes simple summaries, Bible references, and comments on how to practically apply its message to your life.
- A side-by-side comparison chart showing the scriptural location of each parable in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Easily see where to find the parables at a glance.
- 7 Key Characteristics of Jesus’ Parables (Provides great insight for teachers.)
- Overview on what parables are and their purpose.
Parables of Jesus discussion and study questions:
Jesus used parables to explain truths about God’s Kingdom. These stories bring us wisdom, comfort, and instruction.
- Read panels 1, 11-13 on “Interpretation of Parables” to understand the basics of parables and how Jesus used them.
- Using the suggestions on panel 12, study these parables to get started-
- The Pharisee and the Tax Collector - #38. Read from Luke 18:19-14
- The Good Samaritan - #23. Read from Luke 10:30-37
- The Rich Fool - #25. Read from Luke 12:16-21
- Using the steps on panel 13, go deeper with each of these parables. You may want to use a study Bible or a commentary to find out the cultural and historical background.
- Now that you have studied these three parables, read through the remaining 36 parables and choose three more to study. How are they similar? How different?
- Continue through the rest of the parables. Identify the main points.
- Application:
- What is the most important characteristic of God you identified in each of these parables?
- Knowing this about God and his kingdom, how should people live and make their decisions? Pick one area in your life that you would handle differently as a result of this insight.
- What specifically will you do this week?
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Parables of Jesus - Benjamin Galan
Stories Jesus Told
SheepJesus’ parables are among the most read and loved sections of the Bible. Just as in the times of Jesus, the parables are filled with vivid images and touch the readers in powerful ways. In short, the parables have been an important source of wisdom, instruction, and solace for Christians everywhere.
In the following pages, we will understand what parables are, what they do in the Gospels, and why they matter so much to us today. We will also learn some general suggestions for reading the parables fruitfully.
What Are Parables?
Parables are stories that fulfill a specific function in a specific way. Parables are extended analogies. In other words, parables are extended comparisons between two objects. This comparison seeks to identify similarities or highlight differences to explain or clarify something about one of the objects. Some parables are extended similes or extended metaphors, others are brief allegories. This means that in our reading of the parables, we must be careful to not interpret the metaphors, similes, and allegories beyond what the Bible itself allows.
Word Pictures
Metaphor: Comparison of two objects, emphasizing a specific similarity or similarities. When the psalmist affirms that God is my rock
(Ps. 18:2, 31; 42:9), we should not understand that God is literally a rock. Rather, the psalmist is comparing a specific characteristic of rocks with a specific characteristic of God. That is, just as rocks are solid and strong, so is God.
Simile: Like a metaphor, a simile is a comparison between two objects. However, the comparison is more evident, which makes the comparison more emphatic and vivid. Similes use the words as