Jesus' Parables for Disciples
by JesusWalk Bible Study Series · 18 episodes
ReligionSpiritualityChristianity
The stories and analogies and parables Jesus told capsulize a vast treasury of Kingdom truths designed to disciple men and women and help them understand the Kingdom of God.
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6 min
Bonus: Slavery in Jesus' Day
Several of Jesus' parables picture "servants" in first century Palestine. Our English Bibles usually translate Greek doulos as "servant," though the word actually describes a slave…
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8 min
Bonus: The Great Messianic Banquet
Several of Jesus' parables about the Last Days and the Second Coming of Christ related to the Jewish expectation of the blessedness of the afterlife in Abraham's Bosom and feasting…
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28 min
Bonus: Miscellaneous Parables, Analogies, and Sayings
About 14 parables, analogies, and sayings don't fit easily into my main topics for parables, but are mentioned briefly here: Walking in Light and Darkness, Light of the World, Phys…
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6 min
Bonus: A Vocabulary for Parables and Analogies
Explores the Greek and Hebrew words for parables, allegories, sayings, riddles, etc. Defines various synonyms for sayings, comparisons, and stories,
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46 min
12. Parables about Caring for the Lost
A number of Jesus' parables deal with his heart for lost people, seeking to instill that love in his disciples. These include the Parables of the Doctor and the Sick, the Lost Shee…
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57 min
11. Parables about Disciple Practices
Disciple practices are taught by the Parables of Washing the Disciples' Feet, the Dutiful Servant, the Talents, the Minas or Pounds, and the Good Samaritan.
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1 h 04
10. Parables about Disciple Values
Jesus also teaches values and practices with his parables. These are his Parables of the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, the Tree and Fruit, the Treasure Chest of the Heart, the Unjust S…
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57 min
9. Parables about Disciple Character
Jesus uses parables in discussing character of his disciples. These include the Parables of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, Becoming Like Little Children, Welcoming Little Children…
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1 h 04
8. Parables about Responding to the Kingdom
Receptivity to Jesus and discipleship are the subjects of several parables -- Parables of the Sower, of Pearls before Swine, the Narrow Door, Foxholes and Nests, the Dead Burying t…
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47 min
7. Parables about the Nature of Christ's Kingdom
We consider Jesus' parables to help his disciples understand the nature of his Kingdom: Parables of the Mustard Seed, Yeast or Leaven, Seed Growing by Itself, the Bridegroom's Gues…
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49 min
6. Parables about Salvation
Jesus teaches his disciples about salvation with a variety of parables: the Parables of Spiritual Birth, the Wind of the Spirit, Lifting the Bronze Serpent, the Bread of Life, Wate…
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49 min
5. Parables about Readiness for Christ's Return
We explore Jesus' parables about readiness for Jesus' return -- the Parables of the Weather Signs, the Budding Fig Tree, the Lightning, the Vultures, the Watching Servants, the Bur…
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48 min
4. Parables about Final Judgment
Several of Jesus' parables emphasize God's judgment on the great Day of the Lord. We explore the Parables of the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Sheep and the Goats, the Weeds or Tares,…
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47 min
3. Parables about Repentance
Repentance is vital to salvation and was a major theme of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Jesus tells the Parables of Cleansing the Cup, Whitewashed Tombs, the Defiling Heart of M…
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50 min
2. Parables about Israel's Unbelief
What's wrong with Israel that they don't welcome their Messiah? Jesus explains with Parables of the Barren Fig Tree, Hen and Chickens, the Wedding Banquet, the Great Banquet, and t…
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47 min
1. Parables about God's Love
Jesus told parables that reflect God's love to us. The "searching" parables are the Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son or Prodigal Son. Forgiveness and mer…
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20 min
Introduction to Parables
Explores the basics of parables: definition of a parable and some categories of parables. We examine parables found in John's Gospel and the nature of the Kingdom of God. Then revi…
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4 min
Preface to a Study of Parables
One of Jesus' prime means of discipling was to use parables, analogies, and figures of speech of all kinds to capsulize Kingdom truths. Contained in these stories and analogies is…