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Ten Virgins part 1 notes. This is a parable needing interpretation using the customs of the times and by using context. It simply will not make any sense to attempt to interpret it with today’s customs or today’s dispensational theology. For example, why would the Lord marry ten virgins? Why would he ask ten virgins …
Unmerciful Servant notes. The servant was delivered to the tormentors till he should pay. How could he pay all he owed? The only way was to forgive the debt of his fellowservant. The only release for the unmerciful servant was to forgive the debt. Then Jesus said, So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also …
Forming of a Fool notes. Fools are not born. Fools are fashioned and formed. It may surprise you the King James’ version uses the word fool sixty-six times. God has much to say about the fool. The definition of a fool is a person who acts rashly by making decisions without reflection or thought. However, …
The Prodigal Son’s Decision: Choosing to Become Lost audio video notes. Though we know these parables speak of sinners (Luk 15:1-2), they also speak of people who were found but became lost. The Prodigal decided he would become lost. He consciously made the decision. There was nothing anyone could say or do to stop the …
Religious Person and the Sinner notes. The Lord said a religious person who thinks they are holier than thou gag me. They stink and make me cough. I want to get away from them. This parable is about a person with a religious attitude. We all know such people. My prayer is we are not …
The Good Shepherd: Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice for His Flock explores Christ’s role as the true shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep. This lesson emphasizes Jesus’ commitment to protecting his flock from dangers, even at the cost of his own life. The passage highlights how Jesus, as the good shepherd, stands between his …
Door to the Sheepfold notes. In some situations, the sheepfold was a large area used by more than one shepherd. A porter (guard) was placed at the door (gate). When the shepherd came, the porter would open the door. The shepherd would walk in and call his own sheep by name. The sheep would respond …
Blind Leading the Blind notes. The Lord was not mocking the physically disabled. He was using this obvious example for his parable illustration. If you can imagine a person coming up to a blind man and saying, ‘Sir you are so blind! You can’t see anything. Will you teach me how to be this blind? …
Understanding the Symbolism of New Wineskins and New Cloth audio video notes. Jesus explained when a garment is old, worn out, and has a horrible hole in it, a person does not tear a piece from a new garment to patch the old garment. This would not be very intelligent. Fermenting wine needed to be …
The Hidden Growth: Understanding Seed Growing in Secret audio video notes. It all begins with a seed. There must be a seed. It does not matter how fertile the ground is or how well it is prepared. If I want to grow corn, I must plant a seed. The power is in the seed. If …