Parable of the Hidden Treasure

and a frightening lightening bolt shaped scar on his tiny forehead delicately opened the massive and heavy pink door. He was small and skinny, with a slim face and bumpy pale legs. He wore eyeglasses as round as a tire and seemed as innocent as a lamb. That is until he spoke. Although he modestly showed unmatched meekness, it was clear that this timid little boy hid great secrets. He introduced himself as Harry Potter. After hearing the long and almost unbelievable story of how I accidentally fell into a television and landed in this magical forest where his nondescript house stood, he helpfully suggested that we find the secret door that lay behind the antique golden book shelf that could be opened by the special golden key in the hidden treasure chest. Having carefully read many long books about Harry Potter, he was as large as life to me so I could not say anything but…

history Parables have been interpreted in many ways, Parables are the most fundamental component because they are filled with hidden meaning, because early Christians began interpreting the text allegorically, through the “Many years of debates among evangelicals were about whether each parable teaches only one point or whether a parable may have several main points." In this research from different perspective will exploratory examples will be explained as novelist point out what they feel is…

Many of Jesus’ teachings come in the form of parables. Why does Jesus teach in parable form? Are the parables that Jesus teaches straightforward or do they have an underlining meaning? “Jesus often introduced the parables by saying, “The kingdom of God may be compared to” and then went on to tell a common story or give a well-known illustration from life in the world about Him, without giving a direct clue as to the true meaning of the parable” (Kiehl, 1981) Jesus “explains that he speaks…

uses parables to convey his message to the people who are willing to listen. Jesus embeds his main message in his title, “Son of God.” Throughout the Gospel, Jesus has various titles including; The Messiah, Son of David, Son of Joseph and the Son of Man. However, his title the “Son of God” is distinct; it is a metaphor for people’s relationship with God. Jesus makes religion universal and explains to his people that everyone is…

There are many hidden concepts and idea in the Bible. Thing are either way too easy and straightforward or are complex and like a jigsaw puzzle, things look weird and contorted but they fit. My one question is that is there more than just one meaning behind the parables. Parables were suppose to help people understand and have a example of his teaching through modern day life or chores back then. It is confusing now that looking back they probably were like ok yeah that makes sense, now we're…

1. How do each of the Gospel authors use parables to describe the Kingdom? One of the most common topics for Jesus in the Gospels is the Kingdom of God. Through allegories, analogies and parables, the Gospel authors try to explain the nature, timing, and requirements of the Kingdom of God. Matthew most often refers to the “Kingdom of Heaven,” perhaps because of the Jewish custom of not saying the name of God, although Matthew is not consistent in this practice, occasionally using the term…

Perception vs Reality Reasons vs Excuses Take away and give. 1 Timothy 3 & 1 Peter 2; 11-12, 1 Timothy 2; 9-10, Titus 2; 9-10 Like in the merchant seeking five pearls, Merchants, Selling all. Our behaviors, attire, works, friendship or interaction with others, family relationships should adorn the king._ Excellence requires a little more time, a little more effort, and a little more creativity, but in the final analysis, it’s more than worth it. As the scripture says, no one knows when Jesus…

Poe is a master of use of figurative language. This is apparent from the numerous clues perfectly hidden throughout the story, beginning with the title itself. Cask does not literary means a barrel only, where wine is typically stored, but it can be associated with casket as well. This strongly suggests that Fortunato’s curiosity to find a cask of a rare Amontillado leads him to Montresor’s catacombs, where, instead, he finds his own death. Fortunato’s outfit during the carnival is another…