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List the 13 Parables found in Matthew

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  • The Sower
  • The Tenants
  • Lost Sheep
  • Unmerciful Servant
  • Two Sons
  • The Hidden Treasure/Pearl
  • Workers in the Vineyard
  • The Net
  • The Weeds
  • The Wedding Banquet
  • Ten Virgins
  • The Mustard Seed/Yeast
  • The Talents
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What did Jesus tell his disciples when they asked him why he taught in parables?

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That they contained the knowledge of the secrets of Heaven.

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Which Parable teaches the lesson on how we receive the word of God?

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Parable of the Sower

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In the parable on receiving the Word, what are the four ways in which we receive the word?

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  1. Taken immediately away because we are hard headed
  2. Has no root so the first problem makes it go away
  3. Grows side by side with I-centerdness which eventually chokes it
  4. Received with an open heart/mind and word flourishes
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Which Parable teaches the lesson that we are caretakers and not owners of our lives God has provided for us?

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Parable of the Tenants

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that we are valuable to God and He seeks after us?

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Parable of the Lost Sheep

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that we have been forgiven by God and therefore are called to forgive others?

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Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that actions speak louder than words in showing who really will repent of selfishness and live by faith?

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Parable of the Two Sons

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Which Parable teaches the lesson of the recognition of the incredible value of knowing and applying God’s wisdom, rather than spending our time and talents in other selfish pursuits?

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Parable of the Hidden Treasure/Pearl

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that God will accept all people into Heaven equally the moment they repent, whether it’s at the beginning, middle, or end of their lives?

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Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard

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Which Parable teaches the lesson where the angels are described as gathering all humanity and separating the wicked from the righteous?

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Parable of the Net

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that upon Christ’s return, those who live in Christ will shine, while those who love evil will be exposed and suffer eternal separation from God?

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Parable of the Weeds

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that despite all being given the opportunity to partake in the glory of life, many would rather choose the comfort of remaining in the limited conditions they are in?

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Parable of the Wedding Banquet

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Which Parable teaches the lesson that wisdom of living in a manner where one is able to meet the daily call of loving God and loving others while eagerly anticipating living in eternity with God?

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Parable of the ten Virgins

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Which Parable teaches the lesson of the amazing truth about how just a little bit of faith can produces wonders due to the power of God?

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Parable of the Mustard Seed/Yeast

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Which Parable teaches the lesson on the clear consequences of choosing to develop or waste the opportunities we’ve been given?

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Parable of the Talents

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In between which two parables did Jesus teach the lesson on reconciliation in Matthew 18?

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Parable of the Lost Sheep and Parable of the Unmerciful Servant

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What are the 3 steps of relationship reconciliation described in Matthew 18?

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  1. Go to the other to restore the relationship
  2. Bring one with you that the other respects to restore the relationship
  3. Bring the conflict before the church (authority) to restore the relationship
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List the 13 Parables found in Luke

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  • The Old and New Garment
  • The Blind leading the Blind
  • Good Samaritan
  • The Rich Fool
  • The Fig Tree
  • The Guests at a Wedding Feast
  • The Lost Son
  • The Shrewd Manager
  • The Rich Man and Lazarus
  • Persistent Widow
  • The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
  • The Little Children
  • The Rich Ruler
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Which parable teaches the lesson that new means “new” ….. focus on what each new day has for us?

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The Old and New Garment

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Which parable teaches the lesson of removing sin from your life, before trying to assist others in removing/judging even the smallest of sins from others?

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The Blind leading the Blind

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Which parable teaches the lesson of our responsibility to the others (especially when we don’t “have to”)?

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Good Samaritan

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Which parable teaches the lesson of our responsibility to provide for needs of others with our abundance?

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The Rich Fool

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Which parable teaches the lesson that God is patient with us, we are to be patient with others?

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The Fig Tree

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Which parable teaches the lesson that humility allows you to recognize your place (co-operate, don't compete with others)?
The Guests at a Wedding Feast
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Which parable teaches the lesson that celebration is daily when we're alive (a party to recognize new life)?
The Lost Son
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Which parable teaches the lesson of a win-win type of mentality?
The Shrewd Manager
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Which parable teaches the lesson of God's eternal provision despite the stubbornness of man?
The Rich Man and Lazarus
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Which parable teaches that faith is persistent effort without (even contrary to) evidence?
The Persistent Widow
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Which parable teaches that humility is the beginning of all understanding?
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector
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What parable teaches that the innocent faith (without doubt) of a child (keep this throughout life)?
The Little Children
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What parable teaches that its hard to give up comfort in order ro commit to serving the needs of the age?
The Rich Ruler
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What is the "10 Finger-Prayer"?
Philippians 4:13 | "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
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When your goal is to please God, you have faith in the ______
Acceptance of the consequences (even if/when they make you uncomfortable)
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According to Romans 9:16 God's justice "does not depend on man's desire or effort, but on _________"
God's mercy
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What is the teaching in Romans 9 when referencing Pharaoh followed by Romans 9:20 "But who are you, O man, to talk back to God"?
That "you" do not have the wisdom or knowledge to comprehend the reasons why God hardens Pharaoh's heart or any part of His creation - there are two contrasting attitudes/perspectives to understand: 1. Asking God why with a desire to learn (positive) 2. Talking back to God as if your point of view is righteous (negative)
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What is the stumbling stone?
The belief that we can praise God or earn God's praise through our efforts (or works)
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The Gentiles received righteousness through what?
Faith
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The people of Israel did not receive righteousness, why?
Because they tried to gain it through works
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Why was Pharaoh given as an example of God's sovereignty?
Because God has the freedom to choose what to do with His creation and all that He created
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What is the definition of sovereignty?
Freedom from external control
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Why do Christians have a unique understanding of sovereignty?
Because a Christian understands that in order to be free from external control of sin (selfishness), we have to willingly give up our freedom of choosing o be selfish and be obedient to God
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What was the class lesson taught in regards to the relationship between liberty and equality?
Liberty and equality cannot be experienced together they are opposite forces
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What was the name of the nation that conquered Daniel's people?
Babylon
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What was the name of the king when Daniel's people were conquered?
Nebuchadnezzar
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What was the name of the king who made Daniel the third highest ruler in the land?
Belshazzar
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What decree did the administrators and satraps make to the king to lessen Daniel's power?
That no one could worship any God or man - they could only worship the king
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How long was the decree to last?
30 days
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What was the name of the king who placed Daniel in the lions den?
Darius
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Did that king want Daniel to die?
No
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How did the king respond in regards to Daniel's faith?
He made a new decree in which he stated that his people were to have fear and reverence for Daniel's God
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How did the king respond to the administrators and satraps who accused Daniel of disloyalty?
He threw them and their families into the lion's den
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Why was Joseph in Egypt?
His brothers sold him into slavery
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What was the name of the captain of the guard that bought Joseph from the Ishmaelites?
Potipher
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What were the circumstances that led Joseph to leave the place of the captain of the guard?
Potipher's wife tried to seduce him, and when he refused her advances and ran, she accused him of trying to rape her
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What was the result of Joseph leaving the place of the captain of the guard?
He was thrown in prison
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Under what circumstances was Joseph introduced to Pharaoh?
Because he could interpret dreams
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What was the result of Joseph's introducing to Pharaoh?
Pharaoh placed him in charge of the country's grain supply
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Why did the Israelites settle and prosper in the land of Egypt?
Because they needed food during the famine and Joseph supplied it for them, forgiving his brothers
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What was the result of the Israelites choosing to stay in Egypt?
They stayed for to long and a new Pharaoh came along who didn't know why they were even there, and enslaved them
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Who was the king of the country that Esther was in?
Xerxes
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What country did the king rule over?
Persia
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What were the circumstances that led Esther to be selected as queen?
The queen refused to come to the king, who then banished her and went through a selection process for a new queen - he chose Esther
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Who was the caretaker of Esther?
Mordecai
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Why was the caretaker in this land instead of Jerusalem?
He was taken to this part of the world when Nebuchadnezzar had conquered Judah
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Who was the noble that wanted to kill all the Jewish people?
Haman
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What did Esther do to have the noble's plans discovered by the king?
She held a banquet in which she was able to publicly out Haman as the person who wanted to kill the Jews
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What does Paul mean when he says that the people are "zealous" for God, but that their zeal is not based in knowledge?
They are passionate about proving that they follow god by comparing themselves/denouncing others that don't follow God
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Why is this attempt of understanding the proper application of "zeal" a battle of authority?
Because what we desire as the outcome of a given situation will show us what authority we are following
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What is the NATURAL perspective/outlook/attitude described in class on how we seek out a resolution to a given problem/hard decision/tragedy etc.
We want the resolution to turn out the way we think it should
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What is the perspective/outlook/attitude described in class on how GOD teaches us to seek out a resolution to a given problem/hard decision/tradgedy etc.
We want to learn what God is teaching us
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How is Romans 10:9-10 an example of worship?
Your words are worship because they provide the following contrast: 1. When you give credit to God, you are humbly testifying 2. When you give credit to yourself/ you are self-promoting
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How does Romans 10:15 teach us about understanding what "beautiful" looks like?
Beautiful is described as a contrast to self centered-ness: 1. It is an internal action of bringing the "good news" of God's word to others 2. Rather than an external comparison of looks
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Paul states that faith comes from hearing the message, that hearing the message comes from where?
The Word of Christ
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What does Paul state is the reason why the people did not hear the message?
Because they choose not to
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What does it mean to be disobedient?
Knowing what is right and choosing not to do it
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What is the opportunity we have to share the love of Christ with disobedient people?
Have compassion an come along side them in encouragement
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What does it mean to be obstinate?
The stubborn refusal to follow God or even acknowledge the existence of God and promote others that living for oneself is the best way to live
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What is the opportunity we have to share the love of Christ wit obstinate people?
Understand that they have a false-confidence and that we are to stand our ground in love. Do not allow oneself to be intimidated, flattered or mocked into changing our behaviors and beliefs. When we show this real confidence, we have increased the potential for obstinate one to ask how they can have this

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