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Parables, Missing the Meaning Out of the about thirty recorded sermons delivered by Jesus, many misunderstandings have arisen. Reason Jesus spoke in parables: Matthew 13: 10-17.
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Parables, Missing the Meaning
Out of the about thirty recorded sermons delivered by Jesus, many misunderstandings have arisen. Reason Jesus spoke in parables: Matthew 13: 10-17.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Parable of Laborers (Matt. 20: 1-16).
1. Notice: Matt. 20: 1-8.
A. Understood to teach “last minute conversion.”
a. See vs. 6-16.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Parable of Tares (Matt. 13: 24-30).
1. Notice: Vs. 24-27, 28-30.
A. Understood to teach “No church discipline.”
a. See vs. 29, 30.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Parable of Talents (Matt. 25: 14-30).
1. Notice: Vs. 15, 16-18.
A. Understood to teach “Church investment.”
a. See I Corinthians 16: 1, 2.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Parable of Unjust Steward (Luke 16: 1-13).
1. Notice: Vs. 1-8.
A. Understood to teach “Dishonest business dealings.”
a. See Ephesians 4: 28.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Parable of Pharisee and Publican (Luke 18: 10-14).
1. Notice: Vs. 14, 11-12.
A. Understood to teach “Obedience discouraged.”
a. See Vs. 9.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Parable of the Dragnet (Matt. 13: 47-52).
1. Notice: Vs. 47.
A. Understood to teach “Open fellowship.”
a. See I John 1: 7-9.
Parables, Missing the Meaning
Conclusion:
A parable is a “figure of speech;” hence, a parable contains figurative elements. Figurative language should never be pressed to the point to where it contradicts plain teaching else where found.
