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Teaching of Jesus

  1. Lesson One
    Kingdom of God (Matthew 5–7, Luke 6–7)
    15 Activities
  2. Lesson Two
    Discipleship (Matthew 10, 16, Mark 10)
    16 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  3. Lesson Three
    Prophetic Critique (Jeremiah 7, Matthew 11, 23, Mark 14–16)
    14 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Introduction to Parables (Luke 14–16, 18–19)
    21 Activities
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    2 Assessments
  5. Lesson Five
    Themes of Parables (Matthew 13, 18, 20–22, 24)
    17 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  6. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
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    1 Assessment

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[Record your answers in the workbook provided at the beginning of this course.]

For centuries, parables have been favorite passages for Christians. Consider parables that you often think about or re-read. The following questions give you a chance to reflect on a favorite parable’s meaning and impact in your life.

  1. What is your favorite parable?
  1. What elements bring out this parable’s special meaning to you (its cultural context in Jesus’ time, the audience to which it was spoken, its enduring relevance, etc.)?
  1. Why has this parable had such meaning and impact for you personally?
  1. Before we go any further, how would you define a parable?