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Parables
A parable is any brief story involving human characters illustrating a lesson. Parables of Jesus are a key part of the teachings of Jesus. Ask and answer here about the parables of various cultures of the world, their origin and interpretation.
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What does the parable of the ten leapers teach us?
There is no parable of the ten leapers, however, Jesus made a leper the hero of one of His parables (called the Rich man and Lazarus) in Luke 16:19-31. This parable teaches us that salvation is not connected with wealth. There is a parable of the Ten Virgins that teaches us the necessity of watchfulness.
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Luke 17:11-17New King James Version (NKJV) Ten Lepers Cleansed11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off. 13 And they lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!"14 So when He saw them, He said to them, "Go, show yourselves to the priests." And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.
15 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 and fell down on hisface at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.
17 So Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?
In Jesus' time, lepers were anathema to the community. To go close to them would make others avoid you. They had little hope of ever living a 'normal' life. Yet, Jesus cured them. And what was the result. Only one, and this one a Samaritan - a fully disliked people who were shunned by the Jews. This one came to Jesus' feet and glorified God for His love and mercy to him.
This story teaches us the selfish ways of mankind. We need and receive and then go on our merry ways - not even stopping to give thanks to the one who gave us what we needed. This is the 'heart of stone' within each of us and will continue to define mankind until the Millennial Rule when God will give us a new heart of flesh, knowing Him fully.
What is the summary of the lost sheep?
The parable of the lost sheep, is refereeing to sheep being us sinful man, who has gone a stray and the shepherd is God, looking for each of us sinful an to return to God.
What are some characteristics of parables?
Parables are simple, illustrative stories that convey moral or spiritual lessons, often using relatable characters and everyday situations. They typically feature a clear conflict or dilemma, leading to a resolution that highlights the intended message. Commonly found in religious texts, parables encourage reflection and interpretation, allowing listeners to derive personal insights and applications from the narrative. Their brevity and clarity make them powerful tools for teaching and communication.
Is the land of nod where the parable of the lost son toke place?
The land of Nod is where Cain was exiled after he killed Abel. The Bible does not say where the son went by name, it just states "to a distant land".
What is all about the prodigal son?
The parable of the prodigal son illustrates God's love for those who are lost or who reject Him.
What is the difference between allegory and a parable?
A fable is kinda like a myth or made up story for pleasure, while a parable is a made up story told to teach a lesson.
A fable has talking animals. There is only one fable in the bible. Baal and his mule.
Did the women in the parable of the lost coin look for the coin?
Yes she did.
Luke 15:8 "Or what woman, having ten silver coins, if she loses one coin, does not light a lamp, sweep the house, and search carefully until she finds it?
Why would Jesus have used parables to deliver his message?
In the New King James Version (NKJV), it does not say that Mark stated that Jesus used parables to prevent people from understanding His messages. In fact, the reason that Jesus did use parables was so the people could understand his messages.
What sacrament does parable of prodigal son refer to?
It doesn't refer to any sacrament the parable is about the nation of Israel.
The parable of the Lost Son is in a group of three parables - The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin and the Lost Son. These three parables are about God's love for people who are lost and, in the context of the parables, God's love for the 'lost' nation of Israel. The father in the parable represents God. The youngest son represents Israel and the oldest son represents the Pharisees and the scribes.
The parable was told because of the attitudes of the scribes and Pharisees. Both of these groups were self righteous and rejected Jesus. This parable along with the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep, are rebukes to the scribes and Pharisees.
Prodigal and killing the fatted calf?
I think there is no significance in the killing of the fatted calf there was a custom in those days that there was always a calf fattening ready for festive occasions.
Possibly there is some allusion to calves as a sin/peace offering and the death of Jesus
What is the meaning of the parable of a tree and its fruit at Luke 6 43-45?
Luke 6:43-45 ""For no fine tree produces rotten fruit, and no rotten tree produces fine fruit. For each tree is known by its own fruit. For example, people do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they cut grapes off a thorn bush. A good man brings good out of the good treasure of his heart, but a wicked man brings what is wicked out of his wicked treasure; for out of the heart's abundance his mouth speaks."
The tree in this illustration would be an individual or group of individuals claiming to be God's servants. The fruit would be the words, actions and displays of love that are shown by these individuals or groups of individuals. You would then be able to judge a tree by it's fruit. The individual that is producing fine fruit would be a good tree. A tree not producing any fruit or rotten fruit would be a worthless tree. Jesus made this illustration to help his followers identify false Christians from sincere Christians.
Parables, similar to fables are stories meant to teach a lesson in morality.
From which point of view is the Bible story The Prodigal Son told?
In the famous stpry of the prodigal son. We are the son , who is sinful and the father is god , who is waiting and waiting for us to repent and return to god. As it clearly shows he is waiting patiently for us to make the first move.
What is the definition of prodigal son?
It is a story in a parable that a rich son takes his share and wastes it. But he does get up and comes home to his father and repents. But the father recognized him from a distance. Just as god would recognize us as we also repent from far of distance. And like the father will also forgive us.
Summary about the father in prodigal son story?
the father of prodigal son live his son in there house then suddenly his son "inubos" the money on what he wants ..
Did Leo tolstoy's book War and Peace win an award?
I thought for sure he won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature. One fascinating aspect of the Nobel Prize for Literature has to do with the people who didn't win it. Leo Tolstoy never did. He was considered for the initial prize in 1901, but the judges determined that for his anarchism and his eccentric religious views, he should be passed over. Tolstoy was again nominated in 1902, but was again rejected. Tolstoy said that he didn't mind "because it saved me from the painful necessity of dealing in some way with money--generally regarded as very necessary and useful, but which I regard as the source of every kind of evil."
Which son asked for his share of the property in Luke 15 11-32?
In this parable the youngest son of the family asks for his share of the property.
What does the parable of the Birds of the Air mean?
The Bible explains itself. Read the parable here:
" . . .Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they?"And who of you by being worried can add a single hour to his life?
"And why are you worried about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin,yet I say to you that not even Solomon in all his glory clothed himself like one of these."But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you? You of little faith!"
Do not worry then, saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear for clothing?'"For the Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things."
But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you."So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." (Matthew 6:26-34 NASB)
This illustration reminds us that worry wastes our time and energy. God KNOWS what we need, and is happy to provide it, if we continue to seek his kingdom interests first in our lives....put HIM first...and everything else will work out.
