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Parables

What does it mean to carry your cross? Luke 14:25-35

July 8, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

Jesus said whoever does not bear his own cross cannot be his disciple. This passage can be terrifying because Jesus makes strong claims about hating your family and your own life. If we claim to follow Jesus, then we need to know exactly what he requires to be his disciple.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: carry cross, Parables

The Great Banquet Parable, Luke 14:7-24

June 24, 2020 by Krisan Marotta

In Luke 14, Jesus gives a series of parables in rapid secession. They are all set at a banquet. These parables aren’t as famous as some of the other parables Jesus tells. They are relatively straightforward so they tend to get overshadowed by other parables like the prodigal son. But I think they are very profound.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: Great Banquet, Luke, Parables

Parables of Jesus List

April 19, 2018 by Krisan Marotta

Jesus often taught in parables. Parables are stories which include a dramatic illustration that makes and impact on the listener and calls for a response. Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning. Here’s a list of the parables of Jesus as recorded in the gospels.

Filed Under: Charts NT Tagged With: gospels, Parables

Parables of Jesus

May 18, 2013 by Krisan Marotta

Understanding Parables

Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: grace, justification by faith, Parables, wisdom

Parable of the Friend at Midnight

November 29, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

The parable of the Friend at Midnight does not promise that God will meet our every need or give us everything we ask for. Instead it teaches that God will give us the ultimate gift: righteousness.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: bread, holiness, hospitality, Parables, prayer, righteousness

Parable of the Talents

November 15, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

The Parable of the Talents is the last of three parables Jesus tells during a private discussion with the disciples about the end of the age. The parables focus on two themes: stay alert and persevere.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: end times, faith, Parables, talents, wisdom

Parable of the Wise & Foolish Virgins

November 8, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

The Parable of the 10 Virgins is in a series parables Jesus tells his disciples privately about the end of the age. The parables focus on two themes: stay alert and persevere. The kingdom of heaven has a door that can and does close.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: delay, end times, foolish, Parables, wisdom

Parable of the Vineyard Workers

November 1, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

This parable could be titled the “Parable of the Compassionate Employer.” No one in this parable is underpaid. The complaint is from those who are justly paid and who cannot tolerate grace being given to others.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: grace, justification, Parables, vineyard, workers

Parables of the Widow & the Judge; Pharisee & Tax Collector

October 25, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

These two parables in Luke 18 (The Widow & the Unjust Judge and the Pharisee and the Tax-gatherer) deal with prayer. But the underlying theme is how we achieve justification.

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: justification, Parables, prayer, saving faith

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant

October 18, 2012 by Krisan Marotta

The only solution to real guilt is real forgiveness. Forgiveness is a universal need of all humankind. Not only is forgiveness something we all need, forgiveness is also something we must give. But how?

Filed Under: Parables of Jesus, Passages Tagged With: forgiveness, justification, Parables, saving faith, unforgiving

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