Lesson Five: 
A COLLECTION OF PARABLES
 Mark 4:21-32; Matthew 13:31-33; Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21
last revised: 7/19/00
Lesson Objective:
The student demonstrates understanding of the historical and literary meaning of the Synoptic Gospel texts of Mark 4:21-32; Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33; Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21. 		 Lesson Indicators:
Upon successful completion of this lesson the student:
1. Analyzes the syntactical form and function of specified words, phrases, clauses and sentences in Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
2. Recognizes the historical context of this episode in the life of Jesus.
3. Recognizes the literary context of Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
4. Assesses the literary structure of Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
5. Identifies the parables contained in Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
6. Evaluates the exegetical issues present in interpreting the parables in Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
7. Evaluates the possible theological significance of the parables in Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
8. Completes the exegetical outline for Mark 4:21-32, Matthew 5:15, 13:31-33, Luke 8:16-18, 13:18-21.
Matthew Mark
Lamp & BushelLamp and BushelLamp and BushelLamp and Bushel
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Mustard Seed Mustard SeedMustard SeedMt. 13:31-33
LeavenLeavenLeavenMt. 13:31-33		 Lamp & BushelLamp and BushelLamp and BushelMk. 4:21-32
Seed Growing SecretlySeed Growing SecretlySeed Growing SecretlyMk. 4:21-32
Mustard Seed Mustard SeedMustard SeedMk. 4:21-32
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Luke Exegetical Issues
Lamp & BushelLamp and BushelLamp and BushelLk. 8:16-18Lk. 11:33-36
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Mustard Seed Mustard SeedMustard SeedLk. 13:18-21
LeavenLeavenLeavenLk. 13:18-21		 Questions
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