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What prompted Jesus to incorporate parables into his teachings?
What prompted Jesus to incorporate parables into his teachings?
What was the primary difference between Jesus's use of parables and the common rabbinical use of meshalim?
What was the primary difference between Jesus's use of parables and the common rabbinical use of meshalim?
Jesus employed three main methods in his ministry. Which one is not mentioned in the information?
Jesus employed three main methods in his ministry. Which one is not mentioned in the information?
How did many people initially interpret Jesus's healings and exorcisms?
How did many people initially interpret Jesus's healings and exorcisms?
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Which of the following best describes the main purpose behind Jesus's use of parables?
Which of the following best describes the main purpose behind Jesus's use of parables?
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Flashcards
Jesus' Tools for Teaching
Jesus' Tools for Teaching
The three principal methods Jesus used to teach: direct instruction, miracles, and parables.
Parables
Parables
Short stories used by Jesus to illustrate moral or spiritual lessons.
Meshalim
Meshalim
The Hebrew term for parables, often used by rabbis to teach lessons.
Response to Jesus' Teachings
Response to Jesus' Teachings
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Purpose of Parables
Purpose of Parables
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Study Notes
Jesus's Teaching Methods
- Jesus used three main tools to form citizens of the kingdom: direct instruction, healings and exorcisms, and parables.
- Parables were used to engage crowds and teach.
Impact of Parables
- Over time, the response to instructional and miraculous events dulled.
- Many people viewed acts as just performances rather than divine acts.
- Jesus used parables to further engage and encourage listeners.
- Rabbis also used similar methods.
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Description
Explore the teaching methods employed by Jesus, focusing on his use of parables, healings, and direct instruction. Understand how parables not only engaged the crowd but also addressed the diminishing responses to his miraculous acts. Discover the similarities in teaching methods used by other rabbis of the time.