1. Garments and Wineskins
a. Luke 5:36-38
b. In this short parable, Jesus expresses that the message of God is a new insight that requires a fresh interpretation and way of thinking.
2. The Speck and the Plank
a. Luke 6:39-42
b. Jesus warns His followers of being ignorant to their own doings when they criticize others who do the same thing(s) as the hypocrites.
3. A Tree Known by its Fruit
a. Luke 6:43-45
b. In this powerful parable, Jesus explains that a person’s outside reflects what is on the inside. Especially in a person’s words are his/her true character revealed.
4. The Two Foundations (The Wise and Foolish Builders)
a. Luke 6:46-49
b. Without a solid “foundation,” or true faith in God, a person cannot handle hardships in life, or the ultimate Final Judgment.
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The Two Debtors
a. Luke 7:41-43
b. No matter who you are in society’s eyes, rich or poor, everyone sins against God. No matter how big or small the “debt” may be, God always forgives those who are truly sorry for what they have done, and the more reflection on the true depth of the repentance, the more a person can really appreciate the grace and mercy of God.
6. The Parable of the Sower
a. Luke 8:4-15
b. This parable portrays the effects of hearing the Word of God (the “seed”) on four types of people- those who become engulfed in evil, those who give up when the going gets tough, those who are entranced by other earthly goods, and those who put the message into practice. Knowledge of God’s Word isn’t enough; one must use it for guidance and spread it to others so all may partake in the joys of salvation.
7. The Parable of the Lamp
a. Luke 8:16-18
b. Rather than hide things about oneself, especially religion and faith in God, it should be put out in the open. All will be revealed at the end of time, and depending upon if a person shares or hides their knowledge, it will either be expanded upon or taken away.
8. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
a. Luke
a. Luke 5:36-38
b. In this short parable, Jesus expresses that the message of God is a new insight that requires a fresh interpretation and way of thinking.
2. The Speck and the Plank
a. Luke 6:39-42
b. Jesus warns His followers of being ignorant to their own doings when they criticize others who do the same thing(s) as the hypocrites.
3. A Tree Known by its Fruit
a. Luke 6:43-45
b. In this powerful parable, Jesus explains that a person’s outside reflects what is on the inside. Especially in a person’s words are his/her true character revealed.
4. The Two Foundations (The Wise and Foolish Builders)
a. Luke 6:46-49
b. Without a solid “foundation,” or true faith in God, a person cannot handle hardships in life, or the ultimate Final Judgment.
5. …show more content…
The Two Debtors
a. Luke 7:41-43
b. No matter who you are in society’s eyes, rich or poor, everyone sins against God. No matter how big or small the “debt” may be, God always forgives those who are truly sorry for what they have done, and the more reflection on the true depth of the repentance, the more a person can really appreciate the grace and mercy of God.
6. The Parable of the Sower
a. Luke 8:4-15
b. This parable portrays the effects of hearing the Word of God (the “seed”) on four types of people- those who become engulfed in evil, those who give up when the going gets tough, those who are entranced by other earthly goods, and those who put the message into practice. Knowledge of God’s Word isn’t enough; one must use it for guidance and spread it to others so all may partake in the joys of salvation.
7. The Parable of the Lamp
a. Luke 8:16-18
b. Rather than hide things about oneself, especially religion and faith in God, it should be put out in the open. All will be revealed at the end of time, and depending upon if a person shares or hides their knowledge, it will either be expanded upon or taken away.
8. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
a. Luke