06 Questions

The Parables of Jesus
Lesson 6:

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Last revised: 6/22/00

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1. What is the historical setting of this episode in the life of Jesus? Use Chronological Listing of Life of Christ for general identification. Use the outline of Matthew to identify each, along with historical setting identifications within each text. Use diagrams for the latter. See the similar question in Lesson Four since the setting is identical.

2. What is the literary setting of this episode in Matthew's account? Use the outline of Matthew.

3. Identify the statements in the block diagrams which contain the following parableand its explanation.

Parable:

Explanation:

4. Identify the historical background of each parable in the daily life of first century Palestine. Also identify any possible background use of an identical or similar parabolic metaphor in Jewish life both within and outside of the Old Testament.

5. Identify the tertium comparitionis of this parable.

6. Identify the possible Sitz im Leben Kirche for each Synoptic Gospel account, by carefully analyzing the similarities and differences of each Gospel account. Use the block and semantic diagrams and analysis.

7. Identify which of the three types of parables this one best fits.

8. Identify which grouping of the parables this one best fits.

9. What insights does this parable provide concerning the Kingdom of God?

10. Suggest some possible preaching and teaching needs addressed by this parable.