Bible dictionary, first 3 paragraphs parables
What is really interesting about the definition of parables in the bible dictionary is that the Lord at one point specifically uses parables exclusively. This is to allow people to only know enough of his teachings as his faith permits. Meaning if there was someone that wasn't ready to learn a new commandment then he would use parables so that only those ready to live up to those commandments would understand it. This relates to the theory that where much is given much is expected. I understand this principles a lot more with having a younger sister, because with my younger sister being only 7 years old if she asks a question I will say it such a way that I know she will understand. Meaning if she asks about a math problem I will only teach her what I feel she is ready to learn. Or else it wouldn't allow her the chance to be accountable to the level of her understanding.
Parable of the tares (Matt 13:24-30)
While the man slept the enemy planted thorns in the field, and so the servant wanted him to pull out the weeds but the master knew that this would destroy the weeds. So he allowed the good and the bad seeds to grow
together and then when they were fully ripe he saved the good wheat and burned the tares.
Parable of the mustard seed and the leaven (Matthew 13:31-33)
The grain of mustard seed which was the smallest seed but when it grew it began to become the largest.
Leaven- Took leaven and hid in three measures of meal until all of it was leavened.
Parable of the treasure and the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:44-46)
A man found a treasure in the field and sold everything he had and then bought the field so he could have the treasure
Kingdom of god like a pearl which a merchant searches for, when he finds it he sells all he has to be able to have the pearl
Parable of the gospel net (Matthew 13:47-50)
The kingdom of heaven is like a net, that gathers up everything and then it separates the good and the bad, keeps the good but then casts out the bad.
Match the Parable that best answers the question:
What describes the future growth of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day saints?
I think that this parable could relate to a few of the different ones,
firstly I think it relates to the parables of the tares ((Matt 13:24-30))because the church will be growing but then there will be opposition and people trying to break the church down, but the Lord will allow the church to keep growing and then later there will be a seperation from the wicked and the righteous.
Parable of the tares (Matt 13:24-30) While
the man slept the enemy planted thorns in the field, and so the servant
wanted him to pull out the weeds but the master knew that this would
destroy the weeds. So he allowed the good and the bad seeds to grow
together and then when they were fully ripe he saved the good wheat and
burned the tares.
Why does the church send out so many missionaries?
Parable of the gospel net (Matthew 13:47-50)
The kingdom of
heaven is like a net, that gathers up everything and then it separates
the good and the bad, keeps the good but then casts out the bad.
-So that the missionaries can do their best to gather everyone in so that everyone has a chance to accept the Gospel, but then those who choose not to accept the Gospel will be cast out.
How do you explain the remarkable growth of the church of the Church, considering that it is fairly new compared to most world religions and started small in the American Frontier.
Parable of the mustard seed and the leaven (Matthew 13:31-33)
The grain of mustard seed which was the smallest seed but when it grew it began to become the largest.
Why are some members of the Church willing to sacrifice so much worldly wealth and recognition in order to maintain membership in the Church?
Parable of the treasure and the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:44-46)
A man found a treasure in the field and sold everything he had and then bought the field so he could have the treasure.
The Kingdom of god is like a pearl which a merchant searches for, when he finds it he sells all he has to be able to have the pearl
3. Address the following
- Considering the parables of the treasure and the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:44-46) what sacrifices would you be willing to make to obtain the treasure of the Gospel? What sacrifices have you or those you know already made for the Gospel?
I believe that for the Gospel I would be able to stand beside it and follow the commandments because of my love for the Savior. That I would be willing to follow all of His commandments even if they didn't seem like they were easy things to do. Right now in this stage of life I have the opportunity to choose to follow the Lords commandments by choosing to follow the honor code at school. Because this is a promise that I made when I chose to come to BYU-Idaho and therefore is meant to help me live a clean and chaste life. I believe also something I am willing to do is to accept all the callings that the Lord has asked me to do. In this way I am willing to give up my time to do the Lord's will. Some of the things I have done in the past to sacrifice for the Gospel is choosing to be completely obedient to the commandments and putting my effort and time into a mission.
What does the net represent in the parable of the net cast into the sea? (Matthew 13:47) What does it mean to be gathered into the net? What does it represent by the action of gathering the good into the vessels and casting the bad away? (Matthew 13:48:50)
I believe that the net represents the Gospel being shared forth across the world, which is gathering people up into the true church of Jesus Chris. This can include times in which missionaries or other members are stretching for their hands to invite others into the church. I believe that also in the end the Lord will gather us all together at the second coming, and therefore the people that chose wickedly will not be able to enter the kingdom of Heaven.
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