This is the first of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 1
1: Definition and use of the word "parable"
2: Parables distinguished from allegories, fables, and proverbs
3: Three reasons for Jesus using parables
4: Rules for interpreting parables
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the second of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 2
1: Children of the Bridechamer (Mark 2:18-20, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 5:33-35)
2: The New Patch and Old Garment (Matthew 9:16, Mark 2:21, Luke 5:36)
3: The New Wine and Old Wineskins (Matthew 9:17, Mark 2:22, Luke 5:37-39)
4: Treasures New and Old (Matthew 13:51-52)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the third of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 3
1: Spontaneous Growth (Mark 4:26-29)
2: Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:18-19)
3: Leaven (Matthew 13:33, Luke 13:20-21)
4: The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:44-46)
5: The Dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the fourth of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 4
1: The Soils (1) (Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23; Mark 4:2-8; Luke 8:4-8, 11-15)
2: The Soils (2) The Four Kinds of Soil
3: The Children at Play (Matthew 11:16-19; Luke 7:35-39)
4: The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49)
5: The Tares (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the fifth of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 5
1: The Empty House (Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 11:24-26)
2: The Uncompleted Tower and the King Going to War (Luke 14:25-33)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the sixth of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 6
1: The Chief Seats (Luke 14:7-11)
2: The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18:9-14)
3: The Two Debtors (Luke 7:36-50)
4: The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)
5: The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:6-9)
6: The Unprofitable Servant (Luke 17:7-10)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the seventh of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 7
1: The Unjust Steward (Luke 16:10-13)
2: The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21)
3: The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
4: The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the eigth of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 8
1: The Laborers and the Hours (Matthew 20:1-16)
2: The Midnight Friend (Luke 11:5-13) and The Unfortunate Widow (Luke 18:1-8)
3: The Lost Sheep and Coin (Luke 15:1-10)
4: The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-24)
5: The Elder Brother (Luke 15:25-32)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the ninth of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 9
1: The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)
2: The Cruel Vinedressers (Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-18)
3: The Marriage Feast and Robe (Matthew 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24)
Parables of Jesus
Ted Kell
This is the last of ten lessons in the Parables of Jesus course which was taught in the classroom at Sunset International Bible Institute. This course was developed into an Extension School course with a printed study guide that includes lesson outlines and questions. This study guide is available from the Extension School website via the above link.
Objectives in Lesson 10
1: The Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
2: The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
3: The Pounds (Luke 19:11-27)
4: The Judgment - Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)