Interpretation For Parables

Question 1

Definition of parable

Answer 1

In the broadest sense a parable is a form at speech that is used to illustrate and persuade by help of a picture. Through metaphors, similes and parabolic story.

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

An image and reality are placed side by side without a comparative adverb (like, as). The image (the known element) highlights the reality (unknown element).
Look for “are”
“You ARE the salt of the earth “

Question 3

Simile

Answer 3

A comparison in which reality and image are placed side by side by means o a comparative adverbI “like or as”.

” 1 am sending you out like sheep among wolves; be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves”

Question 4

Parabolic story

Answer 4

A comparison in which a story, event or situation is used so that the known may elucidate the unknown.

The Kingdom A Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.

Question 5

How many lessons do parables teach

Answer 5

One

Question 6

Where to find these lesson

Answer 6

• May be shared by a specific context or editorial introduction
• application is in the text itself
  -Jesus interprets himself.

Question 7

The purpose of the parable

Answer 7

Explain the point of the parable.