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Lesson Sixteen

The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree

Introduction

How do you feel about very lazy people? Very productive people? On a scale of 1-10 (1=lazy & 10=productive), how would you rate yourself?

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Selected reading

Luke 13:1-9

Lesson Fifteen

The Parable of the Rich Fool

Introduction

What are the three top priorities in your life right now? Why?

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Selected reading

Luke 12:13-34

Lesson Fourteen                            

The Parable of the Friend at Midnight

Introduction

If you had an emergency need at 2 a.m., who (besides your family) would you call? What kind of response would you expect from him/her?

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Selected reading

Luke 11:1-13

Lesson Thirteen

The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Introduction

Share with your neighbor about a time when you really needed someone’s help but no one would help you. What did you do？how did you feel?

Selected reading

Luke 10:25-37

Lesson Twelve                              

The Parable of the Two Debtors

Introduction

Is it easy for you to express your gratitude to others? What kinds of things do you do to show someone you love or appreciate them?

Selected reading

Luke 7:36-50

Introduction

What do you consider to be your greatest ability or talent? (Singing, cooking, playing an instrument, acting, organizing, teaching, playing sports, helping others, encouraging, leading, writing, speaking, fixing things…)

Selected reading

Matthew 25:14-30

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.