Parables of Jesus

Listen to the Course Introduction

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Unit One: The Purpose of Parables

• 1.A - Why Jesus Spoke in Parables

• 1.B - A Parable is a Proverb

• 1.C - Types of Parables, One Main Point

• 1.D - Contrasting Parables to Other Forms of Speech

• 1.E - Context by Gospel Writer

• 1.F - Fragrance of Life or Death

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Unit Two: The Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13)

• 2.A.1 - Context 1 - The Parable of the Sower

• 2.A.2 - Context 1 - The Parable of the Weeds 

• 2.A.3 - Context 1 - The Parables of the the Mustard Seed & Leaven

• 2.A.4 - Context 1 - The Parables of the Treasure & Pearl

• 2.A.5 - Context 1 - The Parable of the Net

• 2.A.6 - Context 1 - New & Old Treasures

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Unit Three: Foundational Parables (Mark 1-4, 8-9)

• 3.A.1 - Context 1 - Fishers of Men

• 3.B.1 - Context 2 - The Sick Need a Physician 

• 3.B.2 - Context 2 - The Bridegroom & Guests

• 3.B.3 - Context 2 - Old Gargment & New Garment

• 3.B.4 - Context 2 - New Wine & New Wineskin

• 3.C.1-2 - Context 3 - Kingdom Divided  (& Sower for context)

• 3.C.3 - Context 3 - Lamp Under a Basket

• 3.C.4-5 - Context 3 - Parable of the Growing Seed  (& Mustard Seed for context)

• 3.D.1 - Context 4 - Leaven of the Pharisees

• 3.E.1 - Context 5 - Take Up Your Cross, Instance #2

• 3.F.1 - Context 6 - Millstone Around Your Neck

• 3.F.2 - Context 6 - Cut it Off, Gouge it Out

• 3.F.3 - Context 6 - Salted with Fire

• 3.F.4 - Context 6 - Salt Not Salty

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Unit Four: Unexpected Savior (Luke 7, 11-13)

• 4.A.1 - Context 1 - Reed Shaken by Wind

• 4.A.2 - Context 1 - Man in Soft Clothing 

• 4.A.3 - Context 1 - Children in the Market 

• 4.A.4 - Context 1 - Parable of the Two Debtors Forgiven

• 4.B.1 - Context 2 - Parable of the Friend at Midnight

• 4.C.1 - Context 3 - Parable of the Rich Fool 

• 4.C.2 - Context 3 - Dressed for Action, Lamps Burning, Servants Awake 

• 4.C.3 - Context 3 - Master & Thief 

• 4.C.4 - Context 3 - Faithful & Wicked Servants

• 4.C.5 - Context 3 - Fire & Baptism, Not Peace but a Sword 

• 4.C.6 - Context 3 - Settle with Accuser 

• 4.C.7 - Context 3 - Parble of the Barren Fig Tree 

• 4.C.8 - Context 3 - Narrow Door 

• 4.C.9 - Context 3 - Hen with Chicks

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Unit Five: The Cost & the Lost (Luke 14-17)

• 5.A.1 - Context 1 - Parable of the Lowest Place

• 5.A.2 - Context 1 - Parable of the Wedding Feast

• 5.A.3 - Context 1 - Take Up Your Cross, Instance #3

• 5.A.4 - Context 1 - Count the Cost: Building a Tower & King at War

• 5.A.5 - Context 1 - Salt Not Salty

• 5.A.6 - Context 1 - Parable of the Lost Sheep

• 5.A.7 - Context 1 - Parable of the Lost Coin

• 5.A.8 - Context 1 - Parable of the Lost Son

• 5.A.9 - Context 1 - Parable of the Shrewd Manager

• 5.A.10 - Context 1 - Audultery to the Law & Prophets

• 5.A.11 - Context 1 - Parable of the Rich Man & Lazarus

• 5.A.12 - Context 1 - Millstone

• 5.A.13 - Context 1 - Faith Like a Mustard Seed

• 5.A.14 - Context 1 - Parable of the Dutiful/Unworthy Servants

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Unit Six: Blind Guides (Matthew 15, 23; Luke 10)

• 6.A.1 - Context 1 - Not Planted by God 

• 6.A.2 - Context 1 - Blind Guides, Instance #1

• 6.A.3 - Context 1 - What Comes Out of the Mouth   

• 6.A.4 - Context 1 - Children's Bread for Dogs

• 6.B.1.a - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Heavy Burdens 

• 6.B.1.b - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Shut the Kingdom 

• 6.B.1.c - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Twice the Child of Hell 

• 6.B.1.d - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Blind Guides, Instance #2

• 6.B.1.e - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Strain Our a Gnat, Swallow a Camel 

• 6.B.1.f - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Outside & Inside the Cup & Plate 

• 6.B.1.g - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Whitewashed Tombs 

• 6.B.1.h - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Serpents & Brood of Vipers, Instance #2

• 6.B.1.i - Context 2 - Woe to Hypocrites - Luke Context for Woes to Hypocrites

• 6.B.2 - Context 2 - Hen with Chicks

• 6.C.1 - Context 3 - Parable of the Good Samaritan

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Unit Seven: God's Laborers (Matthew 10, 18-20)

• 7.A.1 - Context 1 - Sheep Without a Shepherd

• 7.A.2 - Context 1 - Harvest/Laborers 

• 7.A.3.a - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Lost Sheep of Israel 

• 7.A.3.b - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Shake Off Dust 

• 7.A.3.c - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Sheep Among Wolves 

• 7.A.3.d - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves 

• 7.A.3.e - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Disciple/Teacher, Servant/Master 

• 7.A.3.f - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Worth More Than Sparrows 

• 7.A.3.g - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Peace/Sword 

• 7.A.3.h - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Take Up Your Cross, Instance #1 

• 7.A.3.i - Context 1 - Sending Out Laborers - Hand to the Plow

• 7.B.1 - Context 2 - Become Like a Child, Instance #1 

• 7.B.2 - Context 2 - Cut/Gouge

• 7.B.3 - Context 2 - Parable of the Lost Sheep 

• 7.B.4 - Context 2 - Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

• 7.C.1 - Context 3 - Become Like a Child, Instance # 2 

• 7.C.2 - Context 3 - Camel through Needle 

• 7.C.3 - Context 3 - Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard

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Unit Eight: Fig Tree & Wedding Feast (Matthew 21-22)

• 8.A.1 - Context 1 - Withered Fig Tree 

• 8.A.2 - Context 1 - Parable of the Two Sons

• 8.A.3 - Context 1 - Parable of the Wicked Tenants 

• 8.A.4 - Context 1 - Stumbling Block is the Cornerstone

• 8.A.5 - Context 1 - Parable of the Wedding Feast

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Unit Nine: End-Times Readiness (Matthew 24-25)

• 9.A.1 - Context 1 - Budding Fig Tree

• 9.A.2 - Context 1 - Master of the House & Thief

• 9.A.3 - Context 1 - Faithful & Wicked Servants

• 9.A.4 - Context 1 - Parable of the Ten Virgins

• 9.A.5 - Context 1 - Parable of the Talents 

• 9.A.6 - Context 1 - Parable of the Sheep & Goats

 

Unit 10: Endurance & Reward (Luke 18-22)

• 10.A.1 - Context 1 - Parable of the Persistent Widow

• 10.A.2 - Context 1 - Parable of the Pharisee & Tax Collector

• 10.A.3 - Context 1 - Become Like a Child, Instance #3

• 10.A.4 - Context 1 - Rich Ruler & Camel through Needle

• 10.B.1 - Context 2 - Parable of the Ten Minas 

• 10.C.1-3 - Context 3 - Parable of the Wicked Tenants 

• 10.C.2 - Context 3 - Rejected Cornerstone

• 10.C.3 - Context 3 -Budding Fig Tree 

• 10.D.1 - Context 4 - Satan Asked to Sift

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Course Outro