HOS Tri 3 Test 1 Flashcards
Answers to Prayer
Ask -> Receive, Seek -> Find, Knock -> Door Opened
Teachings of Prayer
perseverance in prayer, effectiveness of prayer, God’s generosity
Parable of the Rich Fool
Rich man has great harvest, decides to build barns to store harvest instead of giving it away.
Messages of Rich Fool
- rich man never say beyond himself
- getting vs giving
Vigilant and Faithful Servants
Describes how to act as a servant
Images of readiness in Vigilant and Faithful Servants
- dressed and ready to go (gird lions)
- lamps lit
- servant ready for return of groom
Parable of Great Feast
A man had a great dinner and invited many people. But people began to excuse themselves. Then the last people who were invited accept
Responses of the Great Feast
bought a field -> distraction of work
new oxen -> distraction of possessions
new wife -> distraction of sex
Symbolism of the Great Feast
Master -> God
First Invited -> Jews (Pharisees) -> Reject
Third Invited -> sinners and Gentiles -> Accept
Main messages of the Great Feast
Often we say ‘yes’ to God’s invitations and then reject it due to distractions
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
the rich man does nothing while alive to help Lazarus, a poor beggar, and when he dies the rich man goes to Hell whilst Lazarus goes to Heaven
Characters of the Rich Man and Lazarus
Rich Man -> Dives
Lazarus -> Poor Man -> Dogs licked his sores
Sin of Dives
Not acknowledging Lazarus at all
Main Messages of the Rich Man and Lazarus
must not be blinded by our own wealth, must notice the needs of the poor
Lost and Found Parables / Parables of Mercy
- Parable of Lost Sheep
- Parable of Lost Coin
- Parable of Lost / Prodigal Son
- Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard
Pattern of Parables
1) Aspect of Lost
2) searching, seeking
3) finding
4) great rejoicing
5) extravagant, disproportionate response
Parable of the Lost Sheep
Jesus explains to scribes and Pharisees about leaving 99 sheep behind to find and help the 1