Intro
What is a singular word for parable?
Comparison
Do not ______ the parable? Begins with the Letter O
Overinterpret
Who is Jesus talking to in the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
Tax Collectors, Pharisees, and Teachers of the Law
Describe a millstone
A stone that rolled along a track to crush grain
How old are Mr. Lindner's kids?
Lucy - 8
Jack - 6
Name 2 of the 4 main groups Jesus told parables to
Disciples, Pharisees, Tax Collectors, Teachers of the Law
"Is Jesus telling this parable in response to a situation? If so, what is it?"
Establish the Context
What is the point of the Parable of the Lost Coin?
Rejoicing over those who strayed but have been found again
How much faith do you need in order to enter the Kingdom?
As small as a mustard seed
What specific kind of wood was Noah's ark made from?
Definition for Parable
Earthly story with a Heavenly meaning
"List and interpret important details and events in the parable. If Jesus explains the parable, use his explanation.
2. Interpret the Details
Parable of the Lost Son - Who does the Prodigal son represent?
Sinners who have strayed
Who was in charge of declaring anyone with a sickness to be clean?
The Priests
How did Paul die?
Stoned
Why did Jesus use parables?
To help everyone around him understand Heavenly ideas with things related to their lives
"Is the parable telling me about what God has done, is doing, or will do for me?"
"Is the parable warning me about danger?"
"Is the parable telling me how to live?"
4. Apply the Parable
Why is it important to note the Lost Son fed pigs?
To show how far he had fallen
Explain why early Christians believed in the term "Rapture?"
Taking up to Heaven
How long were the Israelites in Egypt for?
430ish years
What is the first parable Jesus told?
Parable of the sower
Name all 4 Parts of our Recipe
Establish Context
Interpret the Details
Determine the Main Point
Apply
True or False: The Rich Man and Lazarus is actually a true story and not a parable
True
What should everyone's faith be like?
A little child receiving a gift
Ahab