Jesus+-+Teachings

=Jesus - Teachings=

Summary:
toc The Good Samaitan- A traveler was attacked by a band of thieves. Many people passed by him when he was in his dying state and ignored him. Only a Samaritain man stopped to help him. The Unforgiving Servant- A servant was in great debt to his master and when his master was about to sell him, he begged for forgiveness. His master forgave him and kept him. However, when the servant found out another servant owed him money, he threw him in prison until he could pay his debt. The master heard of this and became angry because although the master could forgive the servant, the servant could not forgive others. The kingdom of Heaven-"The kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant searching out beautiful pearls, who, when he has found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bout it." The Great Supper- A master had a supper and invited many people, and when there was still room, he invited everyone to share his meal with him. The Lost Sheep- A man had 100 sheep, but lost one. He searched for days and when he found his sheep, he rejoced. The Lost Coin- ||
 * =Title= || =Topic= || =Summery= ||
 * Parables || Jesus- Teachings || This section is a collection of stories told by Jesus, meant to be interpreted as lessons.
 * The Prodigal Son || Jesus- Teaching || This poem is about a family with death and favoritism. ||

Discussion Questions:
Do you think these stories are more or less effective than just doing what you are told? Why why not?
 * Parables:**

In The Kingdom of Heaven what do you think this phrase means?: "The kingdom of Heaven is like a merchant searching out beautiful pearls, who, when he has found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had and bout it."

What do you think the lost sheep in "The Lost Sheep" symbolizes? Why do you think he says that "you will be glad when I'm gone"?
 * The Prodigal's Son **

Why do you think that he allowed one brother wine and not the other?

Study Guide/Quiz Questions:
Who did Jesus tell these stories to? In what ways should we be like the good Samaritian?
 * Parables:**

What is the point of view was the story in?
 * The Prodigal Son:**