Parables in Luke: Lesson 4
The parable of the shrewd manager The parable of the shrewd manager (Luke 16:1-15) places the reader right in the middle of a conundrum. What was the manager to do?…
Parables in Luke: Lesson 3
The parable of the friend at midnight Jesus had been praying when one of his followers asked him for a lesson on prayer. Not only does Jesus give his listeners…
Parables in Luke: Lesson 2
The good Samaritan The parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) is one of Jesus’ most famous parables. The popular understanding of the parable is something like “Love people who…
Parables in Luke: Lesson 1
The parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin Who doesn't love a good story? Especially the kind that leaves you thinking long after it’s over. Parables are stories…
Please explain: Why did Jesus use parables to teach?
Aesop’s fables, a good sermon illustration, an analogy—these are all ways to communicate complex concepts in a way that is easier to understand. Similarly, Jesus used parables (Matthew 13, Mark…
The kingdom of heaven: God in action
Three parables teach us what God is like and how he treats us. If you had one week to live, what would you discuss with your loved ones? Would you…