FIRST QUARTER JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2011
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In the Synagogue Luke 4:14–30
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On the Sabbath Luke 6:1–11
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At Simon’s house Luke 7:36–50
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The Foolish Rich Man Luke 12:13–23, 31
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The Neighbour Luke 10:25–37
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Jesus on the Road Luke 9:37–56
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RESOURCES---- (to the right)
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In the Temple Luke 2:41–52
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The Sower and Seed Luke 8:1–15
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Jesus Foretells His Death Luke 18:31–43
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Jesus’ Authority Is Questioned. Luke 20:1–26
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Jesus, the Good Shepherd. John 10:1–21
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Over the centuries the parables have been
interpreted with radically different approaches
but the questions
that underlies all interpretations are the same:
1. How much of the parable is really significant—
all the details or only one point?
2. What is the meaning of the parable in the
teaching of Jesus?
3. Of what relevance is the parable to the
interpreter?
Here are seven of the themes of Jesus'
parables:
1. Parables about God's Mercy and Grace
2. The Severity of God
3. The Importance of Obedience
4. The Great Value of the Kingdom
5. A Spiritual Kingdom for All Mankind
6. A Kingdom in which the Weak are Strong
7. God Looks on the Heart
Finally, several parables show that God is not
interested in outward show, but in the quality of
a person's
spirit. Humility, mercy, compassion, sincerity of
heart, these are the things that matter.
We trust that as you examine these stories with
your students that you will be able to help them
grasp the truths of God's Word.