Parables (Matthew and Luke) Flashcards
parable of the sower.
how you receive the word of God (know each of the ways taken)
parable of the tenants.
had a responsibility (caretaker); we are all caretakers of our lives and it is ultimately God’s life
parable of the lost sheep.
he loves us so much that he still seeks after us even when we don’t deserve it
parable of the unmerciful servant.
we are forgiven by God, so we should forgive others
parable of the two sons.
actions speak louder than words- its better to say nothing
parable of the hidden treasure.
we have to sell our selfishness in order to obtain the treasure (God centered perspective)
parable of the workers in the vineyard.
don’t enter in a agreement hastily, know what you are agreeing to
parable of the net.
all have the opportunity and given the same fate (death is the net) and we all get separated by angels
parable of the weeds.
we get exposed when we get pulled up and bad and good people grow together
parable of the wedding banquet.
the people that don’t come are comfortable in the cycle of sin ( the banquet is heaven)
parable of the ten virgins.
the oil is preparation and loving God and others is tending to the flame
parable of the mustard seed/yeast.
little faith can be multiplied
parable of the talents.
we waste or invest our talents; wasting our talents is sleeping on our talents
parable of the old and new garment.
think in the new day and what it has for us
the blind leading the blind.
we need to remove our selfishness before leading others
parable of the good Samaritan.
it shows loving God and loving others and how even though Samaritans aren’t supposed to intermingle with Jews he still loved him and took care of him
parable of the rich fool.
warns not to have greed and life isn’t made up of earthly possessions
parable of the fig tree.
you cant expect your faith to grow if you don’t tend to it
parable of the guest at the wedding feast.
put yourself underneath others and let them go before you
parable of the lost son.
the lord rejoices when we come home and he has his arms open to us.
parable of the shrewd manager.
shows a win/win mentality
parable of the rich man and lazerous.
God provides
parable of the persistent widow.
we should have faith without evidence
parable of the pharasee and tax collector.
humility is the beginning of all understanding
parable of the little children.
children have an open mind and we should enter the kingdom of heaven the same way
parable of the rich ruler.
its hard giving up comfort
