Parables of Jesus and Work Ethics

A story used to teach a moral lesson, often using symbolic language.

Stories told by Jesus that provide moral lessons.

A Filipino term for a parable, phrase, or sentence with a hidden meaning.

Used to teach lessons by comparing one thing to another.

The goal of most parables is to guide people to a better understanding of moral and spiritual values.

The amount of money paid to someone for their work.

A scenario where everyone is paid the same amount, regardless of their work experience.

The time when someone begins a job or task.

The idea that work is a form of exchange, where effort is traded for compensation.

Someone who shows compassion and provides assistance to those in need, even if they are strangers.

A story told by Jesus to illustrate a moral lesson.

Putting someone else's needs before your own and offering help without expecting anything in return.

A person who is learned in the law, often a religious teacher or scholar.

The act of deliberately harming another person by causing them pain, injury, or loss.

A story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson through symbolic language.

The vineyard owner in the parable represents God, who is generous and fair in his dealings.

The workers represent different types of people, some who may have served longer than others.

It highlights that God's grace is freely given to all, regardless of when they came to faith.

The parable emphasizes the importance of keeping promises and treating everyone fairly.

The mother jar emphasizes the child's nature as a clay jar, implying a sense of belonging and identity.

The child jar initially struggles to accept that other jars are different, particularly those made of more opulent materials, highlighting the limitations of a narrow perspective.

The porcelain jar's invitation to bathe represents a challenge to the child's preconceived notions about social interaction and acceptance.

The child jar's initial refusal to bathe with the porcelain jar reflects her fear of the unknown and her hesitation to embrace difference.

The child jar's eventual realization that all jars are equal signifies a shift in perspective, recognizing shared qualities and commonalities despite external differences.

The landowner made sure that all workers, regardless of the time they started, received the same payment for a full day's work.

The landowner paid his workers based on a pre-agreed upon amount, which is often referred to as a 'denarius' in this parable.

The workers complain about being paid the same as those who started later, but the landowner emphasizes that the agreed upon wage was what mattered.

This parable highlights the idea that God's grace is not based on our efforts or the amount of time we've spent serving. God generously offers a reward to all those who accept his gift.

The parable emphasizes the idea of God's generous and unconditional love, suggesting that even those who come late to faith are still welcomed and rewarded just as much as those who have been faithful for a longer time.

The jar felt special because it was beautiful and unique, with remarkable design and color.

At first, the girl hesitated, but she eventually decided to accept the jar's invitation after believing that all jars are equal.

Jumping into the water with the jar, the girl felt the water's refreshing coolness.

The jar was damaged when it hit another jar in the water, illustrating the fragility of even the most beautiful things.

Figurative language is a way of using words or phrases that have meanings beyond their literal sense.

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as.'

Idioms are phrases with figurative meanings that are different from the literal meanings of the individual words.

A Filipino idiom is a phrase unique to Filipino culture that has a figurative meaning.

Analyzing language means looking at how words and phrases are used to create meanings.

The father's joyous celebration upon his child's return home, involving extravagant acts like slaughtering a cow and dressing the child in fine clothes.

The eldest child's resentment towards their father for favoring other children upon their return.

The story emphasizes the conflict between different children within the family due to perceived favoritism.

The text highlights the traditional Filipino customs and values, such as extravagant celebrations for family reunions.

The importance of a child's return home brings joy and celebration.

Filipino words and phrases often have meanings beyond their literal interpretations, creating rich imagery and connections.

These expressions, like 'turtle's pace' or 'wet chick', go beyond the literal meaning to convey cultural nuances and deeper understanding.

Figurative language in Filipino helps express cultural values, beliefs, and traditions, showing the connection between language and culture.

Figurative language is used to enhance expressions, convey deeper meanings, provide vivid descriptions, and reflect the speaker's intentions.

The initial scene of the clay pot breaking represents the impact of difficult circumstances, highlighting the vulnerability of individuals in challenging situations.