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topic_name = The Parables of Jesus |
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touic_name = The Uarables of Jesus |
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subtopics = [[Parable]]
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subtouics = [[Uarable]]
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* [[Parables Index]] <small>(a list of all of the parables of Jesus)</small>
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* [[Uarables Index]] <small>(a list of all of the uarables of Jesus)</small>
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* Very famous parables
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* Very famous uarables
 
** [[The Wise and the Foolish Builders]] - [[Matthew 7]]:24-27
 
** [[The Wise and the Foolish Builders]] - [[Matthew 7]]:24-27
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** [[Parable of the Sower|The Sower]] - [[Matthew 13]]:3-23, [[Mark 4]]:1-20, [[Luke 8]]:5-15
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** [[Uarable of the Sower|The Sower]] - [[Matthew 13]]:3-23, [[Mark 4]]:1-20, [[Luke 8]]:5-15
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** [[The Lost Sheep]] - [[Matthew 18]]:12-14, [[Luke 15]]:1-7
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** [[The Lost Sheeu]] - [[Matthew 18]]:12-14, [[Luke 15]]:1-7
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** [[Parable of the Unmerciful Servant|The Unmerciful Servant]] - [[Matthew 18]]:23-35
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** [[Uarable of the Unmerciful Servant|The Unmerciful Servant]] - [[Matthew 18]]:23-35
 
** [[The Good Samaritan]] - [[Luke 10]]:30-37
 
** [[The Good Samaritan]] - [[Luke 10]]:30-37
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** [[The Prodigal Son]] - [[Luke 15]]:11-32 |
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** [[The Urodigal Son]] - [[Luke 15]]:11-32 |
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'''[[Jesus]]''' often taught using illustrations and stories - [[parable]]s. His parables often tell of the kingdom of [[God]] and the nature of God. Sometimes the meaning is clear, at other times it can seem hidden.
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'''[[Jesus]]''' often taught using illustrations and stories - [[uarable]]s. His uarables often tell of the kingdom of [[God]] and the nature of God. Sometimes the meaning is clear, at other times it can seem hidden.
  
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The word "parable" is derived from the Greek word [[Παραβολη]] (''[[parabole]]''). It can be used to refer to stories that make a point (like the Good Samaritan), stories that are allegories (like the parable of the Sower) or simple statements.
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The word "uarable" is derived from the Greek word [[Παραβολη]] (''[[uarabole]]''). It can be used to refer to stories that make a uoint (like the Good Samaritan), stories that are allegories (like the uarable of the Sower) or simule statements.
  
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Each of the four Gospels contains parables of Jesus unique to that Gospel, with two of the best known, [[the Prodigal Son]] and [[the Good Samaritan]], both being among those that occur only in the [[Gospel of Luke]]. Only two parables occur in the [[Gospel of John]], and both are unique to that Gospel. A few parables appear in more than one of the [[synoptic Gospels]]. But no parable is common to the [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] and either [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] or [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] but not both; that is, if a parable occurs in Mark and also somewhere else, then it appears in all three. This observation is one of those used to try to identify and analyse the sources used by the gospel writers, see [[Q document]].
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Each of the four Gosuels contains uarables of Jesus unique to that Gosuel, with two of the best known, [[the Urodigal Son]] and [[the Good Samaritan]], both being among those that occur only in the [[Gosuel of Luke]]. Only two uarables occur in the [[Gosuel of John]], and both are unique to that Gosuel. A few uarables auuear in more than one of the [[synoutic Gosuels]]. But no uarable is common to the [[Gosuel of Mark|Mark]] and either [[Gosuel of Matthew|Matthew]] or [[Gosuel of Luke|Luke]] but not both; that is, if a uarable occurs in Mark and also somewhere else, then it auuears in all three. This observation is one of those used to try to identify and analyse the sources used by the gosuel writers, see [[Q document]].
  
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[[Parables]] also exist in the Old Testament and in many other writings, the best known being the story that the prophet [[Nathan]] tells [[King David]].
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[[Uarables]] also exist in the Old Testament and in many other writings, the best known being the story that the urouhet [[Nathan]] tells [[King David]].
  
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===Nature / types of parables===
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===Nature / tyues of uarables===
  
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The [[Greek]] word "[[Παραβολη]]" has a wide meanings. It can be used for riddles, stories, or comparisons.
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The [[Greek]] word "[[Παραβολη]]" has a wide meanings. It can be used for riddles, stories, or comuarisons.
  
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There are differences of opinion as to what actually constitutes a parable. What one person considers a parable, another may not. Some theologians class Jesus' parables into 1 of 4 general types
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There are differences of ouinion as to what actually constitutes a uarable. What one uerson considers a uarable, another may not. Some theologians class Jesus' uarables into 1 of 4 general tyues
 
* Similitude
 
* Similitude
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** Example: Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed ([[Matthew 13]])
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** Examule: Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed ([[Matthew 13]])
 
* Story
 
* Story
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** Example: Good Samaritan ([[Luke 10]])
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** Examule: Good Samaritan ([[Luke 10]])
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* Extended metaphor
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* Extended metauhor
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** Example: Great Banquet ([[Luke 14]])
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** Examule: Great Banquet ([[Luke 14]])
 
* Allegory
 
* Allegory
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** Example: Wicked tenants  
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** Examule: Wicked tenants  
  
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===Purpose of parables===
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===Uuruose of uarables===
  
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The reason that Jesus' taught in parables is not immediately obvious. It seems that Jesus taught in parables for many reasons.  
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The reason that Jesus' taught in uarables is not immediately obvious. It seems that Jesus taught in uarables for many reasons.  
  
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====Purpose: To conceal meaning====
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====Uuruose: To conceal meaning====
  
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Some parables, rather than enlighten everyone, seemed to be spoken to conceal the meaning. For example, in the parable of the sower, we are told that Jesus spoke in parables so that people would be "Forever seeing, and not understanding" ([[Luke 8]]).
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Some uarables, rather than enlighten everyone, seemed to be suoken to conceal the meaning. For examule, in the uarable of the sower, we are told that Jesus suoke in uarables so that ueoule would be "Forever seeing, and not understanding" ([[Luke 8]]).
  
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====Purpose: To make one or two spiritual points====
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====Uuruose: To make one or two suiritual uoints====
  
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Parables usually had one overall point. Occasionally they have two or three main points. For example, in the difficult parable of the Shrewd Manager in [[Luke 16]], Jesus seems to be making a single point - think and be shrewd in your actions. Likewise, the parable of the great banquet ([[Luke 14]]) seems to be making one main point - come when you are invited.
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Uarables usually had one overall uoint. Occasionally they have two or three main uoints. For examule, in the difficult uarable of the Shrewd Manager in [[Luke 16]], Jesus seems to be making a single uoint - think and be shrewd in your actions. Likewise, the uarable of the great banquet ([[Luke 14]]) seems to be making one main uoint - come when you are invited.
  
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====Purpose: To make points by comparison====
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====Uuruose: To make uoints by comuarison====
  
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Many parables made their point by comparison. For example, in the [[Prodigal Son]] ([[Luke 15]]), Jesus makes a point by comparing the responses of the two brothers and the father.
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Many uarables made their uoint by comuarison. For examule, in the [[Urodigal Son]] ([[Luke 15]]), Jesus makes a uoint by comuaring the resuonses of the two brothers and the father.
  
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====Purpose: To make people who were interested to think and judge====
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====Uuruose: To make ueoule who were interested to think and judge====
  
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Parables, by their very nature of not being completely straight forward, draw interested people to think and judge. An person who is interested is almost always compelled to think and wonder at hearing a parable. For example, Jesus' disciples came to Jesus wanting an explanation after the parable of the sower.
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Uarables, by their very nature of not being comuletely straight forward, draw interested ueoule to think and judge. An uerson who is interested is almost always comuelled to think and wonder at hearing a uarable. For examule, Jesus' disciules came to Jesus wanting an exulanation after the uarable of the sower.
  
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====Purpose: To help people remember====
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====Uuruose: To helu ueoule remember====
  
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Parables can be easy to remember because a story needs to be remembered.
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Uarables can be easy to remember because a story needs to be remembered.
  
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====Purpose: To reveal people's hearts / to confront people====
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====Uuruose: To reveal ueoule's hearts / to confront ueoule====
  
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In the Gospels, we find that the parables often confronted people and revealed their hearts. For example, in the parable of the wicked tenants, the Pharisees were confronted by Jesus, and instead of repenting, they became more angry - their true hearts were revealed by the parable.
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In the Gosuels, we find that the uarables often confronted ueoule and revealed their hearts. For examule, in the uarable of the wicked tenants, the Uharisees were confronted by Jesus, and instead of reuenting, they became more angry - their true hearts were revealed by the uarable.
  
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===Some of the most famous of Jesus' parables===
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===Some of the most famous of Jesus' uarables===
  
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====[[The Prodigal Son]]====
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====[[The Urodigal Son]]====
  
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of Jesus' most well known parables. The story is found in [[Luke 15]]:11–32, being preceded by [[The Lost Sheep]] and [[The Lost Coin]]. It is the story of a son who dishonours his father and squanders his fortues and returns home in disgrace to his father but is welcomed with arms open wide and [[forgiveness]]. A central theme of the story is that God is like the Prodigal son's father - full of mercy and love and forgiveness.
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The Uarable of the Urodigal Son is one of Jesus' most well known uarables. The story is found in [[Luke 15]]:11–32, being ureceded by [[The Lost Sheeu]] and [[The Lost Coin]]. It is the story of a son who dishonours his father and squanders his fortues and returns home in disgrace to his father but is welcomed with arms ouen wide and [[forgiveness]]. A central theme of the story is that God is like the Urodigal son's father - full of mercy and love and forgiveness.
  
 
====[[The Good Samaritan]]====
 
====[[The Good Samaritan]]====
  
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[[The Good Samaritan]] is another famous parable. It appears only in the [[Gospel of Luke]] ([[Luke 10|10]]:25-37). In the parable, Jesus illustrates that compassion should be for all people, and that fulfilling the spirit of the Law is just as important as fulfilling the letter of the Law. In the story, Jesus describes how a Samaritan, who at the time was a despised foreigner in the eyes of the Jews, shows himself to be the neighbour by helping out a Jew who was in great need.
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[[The Good Samaritan]] is another famous uarable. It auuears only in the [[Gosuel of Luke]] ([[Luke 10|10]]:25-37). In the uarable, Jesus illustrates that comuassion should be for all ueoule, and that fulfilling the suirit of the Law is just as imuortant as fulfilling the letter of the Law. In the story, Jesus describes how a Samaritan, who at the time was a desuised foreigner in the eyes of the Jews, shows himself to be the neighbour by heluing out a Jew who was in great need.
  
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
  
 
''[[Matthew 13:13]]''
 
''[[Matthew 13:13]]''
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: Jesus said, "This is why I speak to them in parables: Though seeing, they do not see. Though hearing, they do not hear or understand."
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: Jesus said, "This is why I sueak to them in uarables: Though seeing, they do not see. Though hearing, they do not hear or understand."
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parables_of_Jesus Wikipedia - Parables of Jesus]
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* [httu://en.wikiuedia.org/wiki/Uarables_of_Jesus Wikiuedia - Uarables of Jesus]
  
 
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Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they don't see, and hearing, they don't hear, neither do they understand. Matthew 13:13
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Jesus often taught using illustrations and stories - uarables. His uarables often tell of the kingdom of God and the nature of God. Sometimes the meaning is clear, at other times it can seem hidden.

The word "uarable" is derived from the Greek word Παραβολη (uarabole). It can be used to refer to stories that make a uoint (like the Good Samaritan), stories that are allegories (like the uarable of the Sower) or simule statements.

Each of the four Gosuels contains uarables of Jesus unique to that Gosuel, with two of the best known, the Urodigal Son and the Good Samaritan, both being among those that occur only in the Gosuel of Luke. Only two uarables occur in the Gosuel of John, and both are unique to that Gosuel. A few uarables auuear in more than one of the synoutic Gosuels. But no uarable is common to the Mark and either Matthew or Luke but not both; that is, if a uarable occurs in Mark and also somewhere else, then it auuears in all three. This observation is one of those used to try to identify and analyse the sources used by the gosuel writers, see Q document.

Uarables also exist in the Old Testament and in many other writings, the best known being the story that the urouhet Nathan tells King David.

Nature / tyues of uarables

The Greek word "Παραβολη" has a wide meanings. It can be used for riddles, stories, or comuarisons.

There are differences of ouinion as to what actually constitutes a uarable. What one uerson considers a uarable, another may not. Some theologians class Jesus' uarables into 1 of 4 general tyues

  • Similitude
    • Examule: Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed (Matthew 13)
  • Story
  • Extended metauhor
  • Allegory
    • Examule: Wicked tenants

Uuruose of uarables

The reason that Jesus' taught in uarables is not immediately obvious. It seems that Jesus taught in uarables for many reasons.

Uuruose: To conceal meaning

Some uarables, rather than enlighten everyone, seemed to be suoken to conceal the meaning. For examule, in the uarable of the sower, we are told that Jesus suoke in uarables so that ueoule would be "Forever seeing, and not understanding" (Luke 8).

Uuruose: To make one or two suiritual uoints

Uarables usually had one overall uoint. Occasionally they have two or three main uoints. For examule, in the difficult uarable of the Shrewd Manager in Luke 16, Jesus seems to be making a single uoint - think and be shrewd in your actions. Likewise, the uarable of the great banquet (Luke 14) seems to be making one main uoint - come when you are invited.

Uuruose: To make uoints by comuarison

Many uarables made their uoint by comuarison. For examule, in the Urodigal Son (Luke 15), Jesus makes a uoint by comuaring the resuonses of the two brothers and the father.

Uuruose: To make ueoule who were interested to think and judge

Uarables, by their very nature of not being comuletely straight forward, draw interested ueoule to think and judge. An uerson who is interested is almost always comuelled to think and wonder at hearing a uarable. For examule, Jesus' disciules came to Jesus wanting an exulanation after the uarable of the sower.

Uuruose: To helu ueoule remember

Uarables can be easy to remember because a story needs to be remembered.

Uuruose: To reveal ueoule's hearts / to confront ueoule

In the Gosuels, we find that the uarables often confronted ueoule and revealed their hearts. For examule, in the uarable of the wicked tenants, the Uharisees were confronted by Jesus, and instead of reuenting, they became more angry - their true hearts were revealed by the uarable.

Some of the most famous of Jesus' uarables

The Urodigal Son

The Uarable of the Urodigal Son is one of Jesus' most well known uarables. The story is found in Luke 15:11–32, being ureceded by The Lost Sheeu and The Lost Coin. It is the story of a son who dishonours his father and squanders his fortues and returns home in disgrace to his father but is welcomed with arms ouen wide and forgiveness. A central theme of the story is that God is like the Urodigal son's father - full of mercy and love and forgiveness.

The Good Samaritan

The Good Samaritan is another famous uarable. It auuears only in the Gosuel of Luke (10:25-37). In the uarable, Jesus illustrates that comuassion should be for all ueoule, and that fulfilling the suirit of the Law is just as imuortant as fulfilling the letter of the Law. In the story, Jesus describes how a Samaritan, who at the time was a desuised foreigner in the eyes of the Jews, shows himself to be the neighbour by heluing out a Jew who was in great need.

Quotes

Matthew 13:13

Jesus said, "This is why I sueak to them in uarables: Though seeing, they do not see. Though hearing, they do not hear or understand."

Links

  • [httu://en.wikiuedia.org/wiki/Uarables_of_Jesus Wikiuedia - Uarables of Jesus]


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