God’s Children are Stewards Lesson Aim: To show how Christians use God’s possessions in time to attain our own possessions in eternity. Scripture: Luke 16:1-12. For the historical analysis for reading this parable see Lesson Five, except for Jesus’ aim. Aim: Jesus stated His aim when He said, “Make friends for yourselves by means of […]
Lesson Five – God’s Children are Servants
God’s Children are Servants Lesson Aim: To show that when Christians recognize the sovereignty of God we will accept our individual role as a servant. Scriptures: Matt. 20:1-16; Luke 17:5-10 Historical analysis for reading the two parables. Place: In the region of Judea beyond Jordan, Matt. 19:1. Occasion: Jesus was clarifying principles of the kingdom […]
Lesson Four – Attaining Honor
Attaining Glory Lesson Aim: To show how people must achieve and be socially accepted in a seat of honor before they will attain the glory they need to satisfy their inherent need for glory. Scripture: Luke 14:7-11. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: In or near Jerusalem, Luke 13:22. Occasion: Jesus was eating bread […]
Lesson Three – Forgiveness Stimulates Love
Forgiveness Stimulates Love Lesson Aim: To show how to provoke love where no love is evident. Scriptures: Luke 7:36-50; Matt. 18:21-35. Historical analysis for reading the parable in Luke 7:41-43. Place: In the towns of Galilee, Luke 7:1, 11, 37. Occasion: One of the Pharisees, named Simon, invited Jesus to have dinner with him […]
Lesson Two – Identifying One’s Neighbor
Identifying One’s Neighbor Lesson Aim: To show that no one is excluded as our neighbor where mercy is needed. Scripture: Luke 10:25-37. Historical Analysis for reading the Parable. Place: Perhaps in the Jerusalem area because of the geography Jesus used to set up this parable. Also, Jesus visited Mary, Martha and Lazarus who lived in […]
Lesson One – Self Identity
Self Identity Lesson Aim: To show how we have identified with true life when we see our “self” separate from our world positions and possessions. Scripture: Luke 12:13-23. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: Galilee (Luke 13:1). Occasion: Preaching the life of the kingdom of God. Time: Jesus was well into His three and […]
Part III, Introduction – Attitudes of God’s Citizens Toward God, Mankind and SelF
Attitudes of the Citizens of God’s Kingdom Toward God, Man and Himself There are very few kings who have been known for their ability to teach. Our study of the parables has shown our king, Jesus Christ, truly distinguished Himself as “rabboni.” The parables in Part Three will give us the full impact of what […]
Lesson Five – Spiritual Growth Expected
Spiritual Growth Expected Lesson Aim: To show how the combined forces of heaven and God’s people on earth join together in their concern for fruit in every member of the church. Scripture: Luke 13:6-9. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: Galilee (Luke 13:1). Occasion: Preaching the life of the kingdom of God. Time: Jesus […]
Lesson Four – Build Your Foundation Before Tribulations Come
Build Your Foundation Before Tribulations Come Lesson Aim: To show how Christians prepare ourselves to benefit from tribulations in our lives by laying a foundation from the teachings of Jesus before our testing comes. Scriptures: Matt. 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49. Historical analysis for reading the parable. Place: In the hill country near Capernaum, Luke 7:1. Occasion: […]
Lesson Three – The Power of the Indwelling Seed
The Power of the Indwelling Seed Lesson Aim: To show that when the seed has been planted in good soil, a Christian becomes what is written in the word of God. Scripture: Matt. 13:31-33. Historical analysis for reading the parable. See Part II, Lesson One. Introduction God’s kingdom with His Son as king has come […]
