TEACHING PARABLES (5)
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) The parables of Jesus are found in the three synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke). They are short stories that teach a moral or spiritual lesson by analogy or similarity. They are often stories based on the agricultural life that was intimately familiar to His original first century audience. Some aspect of an unfamiliar concept, such as the kingdom of God, was compared to something from everyday life that could easily be understood.
b) It is the lesson of a parable that is important to us. The story is not important in itself; it may or may not be literally true.
c) Jesus was the master of teaching in parables. His parables often have an unexpected twist or surprise ending that catches the reader's attention. They are also cleverly designed to draw listeners into new ways of thinking, new attitudes and new ways of acting.
I. Teaching Parables
A. About the Kingdom of God
1. The Treasure
a) Matthew 13:44
i) 44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44 NKJV)
b) Other Gospel references
i) Mark: None
ii) Luke: None
The End ...
0. Introductiona) The parables of Jesus are found in the three synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke). They are short stories that teach a moral or spiritual lesson by analogy or similarity. They are often stories based on the agricultural life that was intimately familiar to His original first century audience. Some aspect of an unfamiliar concept, such as the kingdom of God, was compared to something from everyday life that could easily be understood.
b) It is the lesson of a parable that is important to us. The story is not important in itself; it may or may not be literally true.
c) Jesus was the master of teaching in parables. His parables often have an unexpected twist or surprise ending that catches the reader's attention. They are also cleverly designed to draw listeners into new ways of thinking, new attitudes and new ways of acting.
I. Teaching Parables
A. About the Kingdom of God
1. The Treasure
a) Matthew 13:44
i) 44 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and hid; and for joy over it he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44 NKJV)
b) Other Gospel references
i) Mark: None
ii) Luke: None
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