Jesus Christ: Source of Our Salvation (Second Edition)
Chapter 4: What is a Parable?
What Is a Parable?
Film Focus: This video, by Fr. Joe Corpora, C.S.C., examines how we should approach the parables and what meaning these parables have for our everyday lives.
Text Focus: Pages 129-137
Discussion Questions:
- What is one of the purposes for which Jesus tells parables?
- What are the four patterns in the parables? Give an example of where each pattern can be found in one of Jesus’ parables.
- Where did Jesus want us to find the Kingdom of God? Why?
- How do you experience the Kingdom of God in your everyday life? Explain how your experiences illustrate what is being taught in the Gospels.
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