The document summarizes two biblical parables from the New Testament:
1) The parable of the tenants in the vineyard from Matthew 21:33-46. Jesus uses this parable to convey that God will reject those who reject his son and kingdom.
2) The parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. This parable teaches that we should show compassion to all people, even our enemies.
The document analyzes both parables, identifying their main messages, audiences, and lessons we can learn from each.
The document summarizes two biblical parables from the New Testament:
1) The parable of the tenants in the vineyard from Matthew 21:33-46. Jesus uses this parable to convey that God will reject those who reject his son and kingdom.
2) The parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. This parable teaches that we should show compassion to all people, even our enemies.
The document analyzes both parables, identifying their main messages, audiences, and lessons we can learn from each.
The document summarizes two biblical parables from the New Testament:
1) The parable of the tenants in the vineyard from Matthew 21:33-46. Jesus uses this parable to convey that God will reject those who reject his son and kingdom.
2) The parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10:25-37. This parable teaches that we should show compassion to all people, even our enemies.
The document analyzes both parables, identifying their main messages, audiences, and lessons we can learn from each.
1. Make a report about the image devices of literary forms in Jesus
presentation of the Kingdom of God. -The parable of tenants in the vineyard uses the image device allegory because it compares words that represent the characteristics of people of God. Jesus used allegory to tell people that the Kingdom of God is like a vineyard wherein it is the land for the people of God and if the tenant failed his responsibility to make the kingdom a fruitful land, he then be cast out from the vineyard.
2. What is the main message of the parable of the Kingdom Of God?
- The message in the parable of tenants in the vineyard is the Goodness and patience of a person who is child of God. In the parable, the landowner prepares and gave his vineyard to the tenants with evil doings who only repay him by killing the slaves and his own son. Just like God, he sacrifices his own son by letting him crucified to save all the people form their sins without receiving back goodness from the people.
3. Who is the hearers/audience?
- The hearers or audience of the parable of the tenants in the vineyard are his disciples and the people who truly believe in him.
4. What are the lessons we can learn from the parable?
- The lesson that we can get from the parable is that Jesus is the only foundation to all people who truly believes in him and on the other hand will be the main block or rock of offense to those who didn’t believe. In other words, if we truly believe in God, we will be richly blessed by him but if we have hesitations in believing him, we might be crushed by different problems and difficulties in life that God might give to us as a challenge. Luke 10:25-37
1. Make a report about the image devices of literary forms in Jesus
presentation of the Kingdom of God. -There is no image devices of literary forms used in the parable because it is clearly explained don’t have any deep meaning. It can be clearly understood when you read it. Jesus used literal words which direct and point out the real offender in the parable.
2. What is the main message of the parable of the Kingdom Of God?
- The main message of the parable of the good Samaritan is that we should be good to everyone even to our enemies or those people who hurt us. It is very easy for us to love our friends, family and loved ones but it is very difficult for us to forgive and loved the people we don’t get along with or those who gave harm to us.
3. Who is the hearers/audience?
- The audience of the parable is a teacher of the Law who questioned Jesus on how to receive eternal life.
4. What are the lessons we can learn from the parable?
- The lessons that we can get from the parable of the good Samaritan are Love your neighbor as you love yourself which literally means to love one another. Helping one another is just like helping God. The only thing that matter is what you do to others. If you do well to others they will also do well to you. Don’t let Labels, profession or your rank in society fool you in treating other people. Don’t search for a reward when helping other people because God already saw what you did good and he will be the one who will reward you wit countless blessings in life.
The Critical Handbook - A Guide To The Study of The Authenticity, Canon, and Text of The Greek New Testament (1880) Mitchell, Edward Cushing, 1829-1900