Parables Bible Study 1A: Overview and Outline
Provided by Fr. Evan Armatas, twenty-seven bible study sessions are available within this series of Parables. They are meant to be followed in a given order, as each session builds upon previous...
Parables Bible Study 1B: The Sower
The Parable of the Sower is possibly the best known parable. It is regarded as Christ's first parable, and His reason for using parables as a specific teaching device is given here.
Parables Bible Study 2: The Wheat and the Tares
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares is of a farmer's decision to allow the weeds sown by an enemy to grow together with the wheat and separate the two at harvest.
Parables Bible Study 3: The Mustard Seed and the Leaven
The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven are studied together in this session.
Parables Bible Study 4: The Treasure, the Pearl, and the Dragnet
The Parables of the Treasure, the Pearl, and the Dragnet were shared only with Christ's disciples rather than with the multitudes.
Parables Bible Study 5: The Unmerciful Servant
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant is about forgiveness. When we are forgiven we must forgive others. Spiritual disciplines are also discussed as part of this bible study.
Parables Bible Study 6: The Laborers and the Vineyard
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard is a simple description of those who have responded to the call to enter into Salvation.
Parables Bible Study 7: The Marriage Feast of the King's Son
The Parable of the Marriage Feast of the King's Son focuses on the Kingdom of Heaven. This bible study explores the allegory of the marriage and characters and discusses the wedding garment.
Parables Bible Study 8: The Ten Virgins
The Parable of the Ten Virgins teaches us to be prepared for the Second Coming of our Lord. The symbolism of the use of virgins, oil, and the Bridegroom are discussed.
Parables Bible Study 9: The Talents
The Parable of the Talents bible study focuses on the character of the two servants who doubled their master's talents. Contrasts and comparisons are made to the both the Parable of the Ten...
Parables Bible Study 10: The Vineyard (Wicked Husbandmen)
The Parable of the Vineyard is discussed verse by verse in this bible study, in which the theme is God sending His Son.
Parables Bible Study 11: The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
The theme of the Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin is repentance of sinners.
Parables Bible Study 12: The Prodigal Son
The Parable of the Prodigal Son continues the theme of repentance. No matter how far we stray from God, if we return to Him in penitence, He will accept us.
Parables Bible Study 13: The Unrighteous Steward
In the Parable of the Unrighteous Steward, we study the concept that we should be more in search of the Kingdom of Heaven than the materials of this world.
Parables Bible Study 14: The Rich Man and Lazarus
The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus teaches us to be compassionate and loving toward others through the consequences of the Rich Man's hardness of heart and the reward of heaven for...
Parables Bible Study 15: The Sheep and the Goats
The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats is a description of the Second Coming and the judgment of humanity.
Parables Bible Study 16: The Publican and the Pharisee
The Publican and the Pharisee is a lesson about humility and pride.
Parables Bible Study 17: The Tenacious Widow
The message of this parable is found in the first verse, "men always ought to pray and not lose heart."
Parables Bible Study 18: The Rich Fool
Studying the Parable of the Rich Fool allows for an opportunity to explore various bible passages regarding wealth and trust in God.
Parables Bible Study 19: The Servants Waiting for Their Lord
This parable focuses on the Second Coming of Christ. The study includes several bible passages regarding a state of readiness for Christ's return.
Parables Bible Study 20: The Great Supper
Through the study of the Parable of the Great Supper, we come to understand our continuous rejection of God's invitation to His Kingdom by our excuses.
Parables Bible Study 21: The Tower Builder and the King Who Would Go to War
These two brief parables teach us the importance of planning in our lives if we are to enter into God's Kingdom.
Parables Bible Study 22: The Good Shepherd
The Parable of the Good Shepherd study includes scripture from Ezekiel and Jeremiah to discuss the prophecies of Jesus' coming and laying down His life for His sheep.
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