Parables

MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE

Instead of speaking plainly, Jesus used parables to describe the reign of God and humanity’s place in it. Why? Some are practical, while others are strange. Most are memorable, but a few are obscure. In this series, we will explore both the meaning of Jesus’ parables and the purpose of his parabolic teaching.

Series Outline

August 3, 2020
Why Parables?
Matt. 13:1-23, 34-35, 51-57; Mark 4:10-20

August 10, 2020
Lostness, Part 1
Luke 15:1-10

August 17, 2020
Lostness, Part II
Luke 15:11-32

August 24, 2020
Grace and Responsibility
Matt. 18:15-35; Luke 7:36-49

August 31, 2020
Religious Authorities
Matt. 21:23-22:14

September 7, 2020
Labor Day – No Class

September 14, 2020
The Present Kingdom
Mark 4:26-29; Matt. 13:24-46

September 21, 2020
The Future Kingdom
Matt. 13:47-50; 25:1-46

September 28, 2020
Discipleship
Matt. 20:1-16; Luke 10:25-37; 14:25-33

October 5, 2020
Prayer
Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-14

October 12, 2020
Money
Luke 12:13-21; 16:1-31

October 19, 2020
Parables We Missed
Matt 22:1-14 & Luke 18:9-14