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Results from: Answers On or After: Thu 12/31/70 Author: sheep Ordered by Date |
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1 | list the parables in the book of Matthew | Matthew | sheep | 53170 | ||
According to http://www.ccel.org/j/johnson_bw/pnt/PNT00F.HTM (The People's NT) there appears to be 20 in Matthew's gospel. If you go to that page, you can find a listing of parables throughout the 4 gospels. -Sheepy |
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2 | what is a prable | Matt 15:1 | sheep | 53167 | ||
A parable is "an earthly story with heavenly meaning." It is to explain a point, or convey a truth, using a human illustration. The key thing to look for when reading the parable is the chief point of comparision, or Jesus' point, or the things compared in the parable. Try not to get too bogged down into the details, because they are only there to bolster the point, and not necessarily to be taken too seriously. To answer your question more directly, they are stories to prove a point. Take for example Jesus parable of the Lost Sheep in Matthew 15. The point is that the salvation of that one person is very important. However, you can examine details that teach truths from this,(like going the extra mile for a friend, which is a good thing) but they are not the chief point of comparision. Parables are often filled with meaning, but the chief point of comparision is the most important part. Hope my example wasn't too confusing. Peace of Christ be with you -Sheepy |
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