BI-113 Synoptic Gospels Week 7

VIII. The Parables

A. Blessings and woes ()

B. Responsibility while awaiting the Kingdom ()

C. Six contrasts in interpreting the Law (; )

D. Three hypocritical practices to be avoided ()

E. Parable of the soils

One of eight parables in

Large rejection of the Divine Word

F. Parable of the tares

Opposition to the Divine Word

G. Parable of the mustard seed

Perversion of the Divine Design

H. Parable of the leavened loaf

Corruption of the Divine Agenda

I. Parable of the hidden treasure

Believers viewed individually; ‘bought with a price’

J. Parable of the pearl of great price

Believers viewed collectively; ‘bought with a price’

k. Parable of the dragnet

Believers viewed ultimately; ‘separated from all that is evil’

L. Parable of the householder

IX. Lessons learned

A. Lessons on the leaven of the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Herodians

B. Lessons of Messiah-ship learned and confirmed

C. Lessons on responsibility of others

D. Private lessons on loving service and prayer

E. Lessons on Discipleship

F. Misc Lessons

THE LAST WEEK

X. The formal presentation of Christ to Israel and the resulting conflict

XI. The Olivet discourse