Parables Flashcards
three features of the parable of the tenants
-A man rents his vineyard to tenants
-He sends servants to collect a share of the harvest,but they are all attacked or murderd by the tenants
-Finlaly the man’s son is sent and killed
what is the meaning of the parable of the tenants
The server is represented the profits the owner represented God, the son was Jesus, and the tenants were the religious leaders of Israel
Outline three features of the parable of the sower
A man sow seeds in a field as he’s scatters they fall in different places
-some seeds fell along the path and the birds came a devoured it
-other seed fell on rock road and since there was no root it withered away
-other seeds fell into good soil and brought forth grain
Explain two reasons why the parable of the sower is important
Jesus use the parable of the sower to teach people. A message
-the seeds represent gods message
-the path/birds represent people who do not listen in their hearts
-The rocky ground: people who listen and respond at first, but their response has no depth
-thorns people who listen, but wildly destruction, and choke their faith
-good soil, people who here and respond to the gospel
The meaning of parables and the kingdom of God for Christians today
parable show there are difficulties to face, but if the message of God is taken seriously, it will transform lives and enable people to begin, leaving as part of the kingdom of God
Explain two reasons why Jesus told the rich man to sell everything he owned
-The rich man had to make a sacrifice in order to be righteous
-The rich man wanted to inherit eternal life
The meaning of the story of the rich man for Christians today
– Some Christians believe that Jesus was talking to a specific individual, not a crowd. It was this man specific barrier.
-Some Christians, believe they must give up conference in order to help the poor like Mother Teresa
Some Christians believe disciples must make a great sacrifice to follow Jesus. This will be the same for Christians today, but the sacrifice may be different for example, lying, adultery, or lust.
