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- What is a parable? - GotQuestions. org
A parable is, literally, something “cast alongside” something else Jesus’ parables were stories that were “cast alongside” a truth in order to illustrate that truth His parables were teaching aids and can be thought of as extended analogies or inspired comparisons A common description of a parable is that it is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning For a time in His ministry
- Why did Jesus teach in parables? | GotQuestions. org
So, then, the parable is a blessing to those with willing ears But to those with dull hearts and ears that are slow to hear, the parable is also an instrument of both judgment and mercy Return to: Questions about Jesus Christ Why did Jesus teach in parables?
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
Some interpret this parable as a picture of the rapture of the church We believe a better interpretation is that the parable of the ten virgins pictures Christ’s second coming at the end of the tribulation Our view is that all the parables in this series relate to Israel, not the church
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool?
The Parable of the Rich Fool can be found in Luke 12:13–21 The key to understanding this parable is in verse 15 (and later summarized in verse 21) Luke 12:15 says, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions ” Jesus says this to the man who asked Him to arbitrate between him and his brother In ancient
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving Unmerciful . . .
In the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, the first servant’s debt was forgiven, and he was not required to repay until his unforgiving nature was discovered In contrast, our sin debt was paid in full by Christ and is the only basis for God’s forgiveness We cannot repay our debt to God or earn our salvation
- What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares? - GotQuestions. org
The Parable of the Wheat and the Weeds, or Tares, is filled with spiritual significance and truth But, in spite of the clear explanation of the parable that Jesus gave (Matthew 13:36-43), this parable is very often misinterpreted
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13)?
The Parable of the Unjust Steward can be found in Luke 16:1–13 The text can be broken down into two parts: the parable (verses 1–8) and the application (verses 9–13) Luke 16:1 identifies that Jesus is speaking to His disciples, but there is a suggestion that His audience is mixed—disciples and Pharisees Luke 16:14 states that the Pharisees “heard all this and were sneering at
- What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Minas?
The Parable of the Ten Minas is similar to the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14–30 Some people assume that they are the same parable, but there are enough differences to warrant a distinction: the parable of the minas was told on the road between Jericho and Jerusalem; the parable of the talents was told later on the Mount of Olives
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