The Parables of Jesus

This class started on January 5, 2025, and consists of 34 lessons.  The lessons are taken from Mark Copeland’s material.  Mark’s material can be downloaded here. Some of the class will be taught while I am recovering from major surgery sometime near the end of January through February or March.  At that time, the teaching will be done by Josh Cox.  This will be noted in the dates below.

I have printed up a booklet consisting of a short summary, and 10-12 questions that will follow Mark’s material closely.  This booklet consists only of the table of contents, and the 34 summary pages that was given to the class.  You can download the PDF of this material here.

Introduction to the Parables (Matthew 13:1-3, 10-17) (1/5/25)

Defining the Kingdom of Heaven (Matthew 13:10-11) (Date)

The Sower [The Four Soils] (Matthew 13:3-9,18-23) (Date)

The Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13:24-30,36-43) (Date)

The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32) (Date)

The Leaven (Matthew 13:33) (Date)

The Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44) (Date)

The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45-46) (Date)

The Dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50) (Date)

The Householder (Matthew 13:51-52) (Date)

The Unmerciful Servant (Matthew 18:21-35) (Date)

The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) (Date)

The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32) (Date)

The Wicked Vinedressers (Matthew 21:33-46) (Date)

The Wedding Feast (Matthew 22:1-14) (Date)

The Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) (Date)

The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) (Date)

The Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29) (Date)

The Two Debtors (Luke 7:41-43) (Date)

The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) (Date)

The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:1-13) (Date)

The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) (Date)

The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6-9) (Date)

Taking the Lowest Place (Luke 14:7-11) (Date)

The Great Supper (Luke 14:15-24) (Date)

The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7) (Date)

The Lost Coin (Luke 15:8-10) (Date)

The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) (Date)

The Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-15) (Date)

The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31) (Date)

The Unprofitable Servants (Luke 17:7-10) (Date)

The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) (Date)

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) (Date)

The Minas (Luke 19:11-27) (Date)