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Lesson Ten                                 

The Parables of the Faithful or

Unfaithful Servant and the Ten Girls

Introduction

When you’re given an assignment or a job, do you usually try to finish it immediately or do you wait until the last minute?

Selected reading

Matthew 24:45-51; 25:1-13

Lesson Nine                               

 The Parable of the Wedding Feast

Introduction

Tell about the best party you’ve ever attended. Why was it so special? What did you wear?

Selected reading

Matthew 22:1-14 (Luke 14:15-24)

Lesson Eight                                 

The Parable of the

Tenants in the Vineyard

Introduction

Have you ever asked someone to watch or take care of something valuable to you?

Selected reading

Matthew 21:33-46 (Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19)

Note: In 70A.D. the Roman army destroyed Jerusalem fulfilling the warning Jesus gave.

Introduction

As a child, when your mother or father asked you to do some chores, how did you respond?

Selected reading

Matthew 21:28-32

Lesson Six                                  

The Parable of the Workers

                                 in the vineyard

Introduction

Do you ever feel like you harder than others? How do you feel when your boss (teacher, parents)doesn’t seem to notice?

Selected reading

Matthew 19:30; 20:1-16; Ephesians 2:8-9

Lesson Five                                   

 The Parable of

                         the Unforgiving Servant

Introduction

What would you do if someone came to you today and told you that he had paid all your debts? How likely is that to happen?

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Selected reading

Matthew 18:21-35

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Note: The Jewish religious leaders taught that Jews should forgive those who offend them up to three times; they need not forgive a fourth offense. Peter, thinking he was being extremely generous, asked Jesus whether forgiving someone seven times was enough.

Lesson Four                                 

The Parables of

                     the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

Introduction

What is your most prized possession? How long did it take you to get enough money to buy it?

Selected reading

Matthew 13:44-46

Note: In ancient times, Jewish landowners used to divide their wealth into three parts. One part was used for their business, one part was put into the bank to earn interest and one part was buried in a secret place in a field. Sometimes workmen in the fields would come upon such a long forgotten treasure by accident. Hiding the discovery, they would try to buy the whole field in order to obtain the treasure. Jesus was probably referring to this custom.

Lesson one The Parable of the Sower

Introduction

Has this been a productive week for you? Why or why not?

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Selected reading

Matthew 13:1-23 (Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15)

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What is a parable?

A parable has been called “an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.” It is a story about something that happens in everyday life that teaches a moral or spiritual truth. Jesus often used parables in His teaching about the Kingdome of God.

Two reasons why Jesus used parables: (Matthew 13:10-13)

Focus: Cornelius

A Man Who Pleased God

Introduction

Do you consider yourself to be a prejudiced person? What generally shapes our prejudices?

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Selected Reading Acts 10:1-48