The Parables of Jesus

Bowers Bible Institute  @ 2014 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

 

 The Parables of Jesus   (24 Lectures)  Learn how and why the parables were used by Christ

 

COURSE RATIONALE

 

This course is designed to provide the student with a foundational understanding of the parables used by Jesus.  This understanding will provide the basis for accurate biblical teaching and preaching of the parables.  It will also provide the contextual grounding needed  for further biblical studies related to the nature and use of parables in Scripture.

 

COURSE OBJECTIVES

 

Upon completion of this course:

 

1. The student will understand the definition and nature of parables.

 

2. The student will understand the history of the interpretation of the parables of Jesus

 

3. The student will be familiar the interpretative principles to be applied when studying parables.

 

4. The student will be familiar with ways in which Jesus used the parables to declare Kingdom theology.

 

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

 

Instruction methods will include online lectures and assigned bible readings.

 

Student achievement will be evaluated by a multiple choice exam at the end of the course. 

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 

Lesson 1 The Definition and Nature of Parables

Lesson 13 The Rich Man and Lazarus

Lesson 2 The Definition and Nature of Parables

Lesson 14 The Rich Man and Lazarus

Lesson 3 The History and Interpretation of Parables

Lesson 15 The Persistent Widow

Lesson 4 The History and Interpretation of Parables

Lesson 16 The Persistent Widow

Lesson 5  Interpretative Principles for Parables

Lesson 17 The Pharisee and Tax Col'

Lesson 6  Interpretative Principles for Parables

Lesson 18 The Pharisee and Tax Col'

Lesson 7 The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Lesson 19 The Unmerciful Servant

Lesson 8 The Parable of the Good Samaritan

Lesson 20 The Unmerciful Servant

Lesson 9 The Parable of the Rich Fool

Lesson 21 The Workers in the Vineyard

Lesson 10 The Parable of the Rich Fool

Lesson 22 The Workers in the Vineyard

Lesson 11 The Parable of the Lost Things

Lesson 23 The Nature of Parabolic Speech

Lesson 12 The Parable of the Lost Things

Lesson 24 Summary and Review