HISTORY
ORIGINS OF CHRISTIANITY
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Question
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They were the most important disciples.
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They were used to teach moral lessons.
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They explained the account of the Crucifixion.
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They challenged the authority of the priests.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The importance of the parables can hardly be overestimated. They comprise a substantial part of the recorded preaching of Jesus. The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings which we can confidently ascribe to the historical Jesus; they are, for the most part, authentic words of Jesus.
Detailed explanation-2: -Through speaking in parables, Jesus grants understanding to those who are seeking after Him – revealing truth to those who are willing to listen and thoughtfully consider what He has to say. Conversely, those whose hearts are hardened against Him have the truth hidden from them.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jesus used parables to teach. The word “parable” conjures up old-fashioned images.
Detailed explanation-4: -These stories (parables) were about the Kingdom of God; they showed people how to behave, how to treat others and how to pray. parable A short story with a meaning. compassion Think about how someone else is feeling; put yourself in their shoes. endurance To keep going, even when things are hard.
Detailed explanation-5: -They are fictional stories, often told with animals as the main characters, that deliver a moral or lesson. Fables want to teach us how to live and act. While there are some parables that have a moral lesson, most of them are more intended to illustrate a truth.
Detailed explanation-6: -The moral lesson of the Parable of the Talents is that we are to use and grow our gifts from God (blessings) for His glory.