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How to Read the Bible with Understanding. Chapter 10. Homework.

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What is a parable?

A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

Parables are told or written stories with ____, _, and ______.

By what word does Paul create a comparison between Deut. 25 and 1 Cor 9?

What are the 5 guidelines for interpreting parables?

<ol> <li>A parable usually has one main point; any other points are secondary.</li> <li>A parable illustrates, not establishes, doctrine. We do not use a parable to try to "prove" a doctrinal teaching.</li> <li>A parable creates a comparison, but we should not compare every detail in every parable to something in the real world.</li> <li>The details of a parable come from the real world. Impossible things do not appear in Jesus' parables.</li> <li>New Testament parables often have real-world background, either in the Old Testament or in the history of Palestine.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Jesus does not use parables to keep his enemies from interfering with His ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing.

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Jesus reveals the reason for using parables in His teaching ministry by citing Isaiah 6:9-10.

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What do the birds of the air represent in the parable of the sower?

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What does the older son in the parable of the prodigal son symbolize?

The "righteous" Pharisees. Any self-righteous person. Signup and view all the answers

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How to Read the Bible with Understanding. Chapter 10. Homework.

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Questions and Answers

What is a parable?

Parables are told or written stories with ____, _, and ______.

By what word does Paul create a comparison between Deut. 25 and 1 Cor 9?

What are the 5 guidelines for interpreting parables?

Jesus does not use parables to keep his enemies from interfering with His ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing.

Jesus reveals the reason for using parables in His teaching ministry by citing Isaiah 6:9-10.

What do the birds of the air represent in the parable of the sower?

What does the older son in the parable of the prodigal son symbolize?

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How to Read the Bible with Understanding. Chapter 10. Homework.

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Podcast

Questions and Answers

What is a parable?

Parables are told or written stories with __________, ___________, and __________.

By what word does Paul create a comparison between Deut. 25 and 1 Cor 9?

What are the 5 guidelines for interpreting parables?

Jesus does not use parables to keep his enemies from interfering with His ministry of teaching, preaching, and healing.

Jesus reveals the reason for using parables in His teaching ministry by citing Isaiah 6:9-10.

What do the birds of the air represent in the parable of the sower?

What does the older son in the parable of the prodigal son symbolize?

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Jesus' Parables and the Kingdom of God

Prodigal Son Quiz: Test Your Knowledge Now

The Kingdom of God in the Bible

Jesus's Teaching Methods and Parables

Parables are told or written stories with ____, _, and ______.