Jesus & Gospel · Foundations · ABOUT 140 MINUTES
Learn how Jesus’ parables reveal, challenge, surprise, and call hearers to respond to God’s kingdom
Primary passage: Mark 4:11
Start with Mark 4:11. This lesson focuses on why jesus used parables within the larger study ‘The Parables of Jesus.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
Primary passage: Luke 10:36
Start with Luke 10:36. This lesson focuses on the good samaritan within the larger study ‘The Parables of Jesus.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
Primary passage: Luke 15:20
Start with Luke 15:20. This lesson focuses on the prodigal son within the larger study ‘The Parables of Jesus.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
Primary passage: Matthew 13:23
Start with Matthew 13:23. This lesson focuses on the sower within the larger study ‘The Parables of Jesus.’ Read the surrounding paragraph or chapter when possible before drawing a conclusion from a single verse. Notice who is speaking, who is addressed, what problem or promise is in view, and what the passage asks the reader to believe or do.
