1. Unit 13: Jesus Builds the Kingdom of God through Words

2. Section 3: The Parables of Jesus The Gospel According to Mark The Gospel According to Luke The Gospel According to Matthew

3. The Parables of Jesus What is a Parable?

4. The Parables of Jesus What is a Parable? –Short fictional stories –Metaphors (usually similes) that compare two unlike things (analogy) Usually, the Kingdom of God is compared to elements from nature or ordinary, common experiences of everyday life –Religious truth (deeper, hidden meaning) –Weird twists or unexpected, surprise ending Keep listeners alert or catch them off-guard –Tease the mind of listeners and challenge them to stop, think, and reflect on the lessons Jesus was trying to teach Similar to a riddle

5. The Parables of Jesus Through the Parables, Jesus teaches us about –God Relationship with God –The Kingdom of God –Discipleship Appropriate response to God’s offer of the Kingdom Relationship with other people

6. The Parables of Jesus Name of Parable (Citation) Element from Nature or the Ordinary Experiences of Everyday Life Interesting or Unusual Aspect, Weird Twist, or Surprise Ending Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about the Kingdom of God Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about God and/or Discipleship The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13: 1- 23) The Parable of the Weeds Among the Wheat (Matthew 13: 24-30, 34-43)

7. The Parables of Jesus Name of Parable (Citation) Element from Nature or the Ordinary Experiences of Everyday Life Interesting or Unusual Aspect, Weird Twist, or Surprise Ending Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about the Kingdom of God Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about God and/or Discipleship The Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13: 31-32) The Parable of the Yeast (Matthew 13: 33)

8. The Parables of Jesus Name of Parable (Citation) Element from Nature or the Ordinary Experiences of Everyday Life Interesting or Unusual Aspect, Weird Twist, or Surprise Ending Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about the Kingdom of God Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about God and/or Discipleship The Parable of the Treasure (Matthew 13: 44) The Parable of the Pearl (Matthew 13: 45- 46) The Parable of the Net (Matthew 13: 47-50)

9. The Parables of Jesus Name of Parable (Citation) Element from Nature or the Ordinary Experiences of Everyday Life Interesting or Unusual Aspect, Weird Twist, or Surprise Ending Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about the Kingdom of God Religious Truth (Deeper Meaning) about God and/or Discipleship The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Matthew 18: 10- 14) The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Mt. 18: 21-35) The Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Mt. 21: 33-46)

10. The Parables of Jesus