The growth of the Kingdom of God ( Luke 13:1 – 35)
Jesus illustrated his teachings about the Kingdom of God through parables, miracles or public teachings.
Teachings of Jesus on the growth of God’s kingdom based on the parables of the Mustard seed and the Yeast
The following are the teachings of Jesus on the growth of God’s kingdom based on the parables of the Mustard seed and the Yeast;
5. Jesus’ teaching about access to the kingdom (13:22 – 31)
luke 13:22-31
The Narrow Door
22 Then Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as he made his way to Jerusalem. 23 Someone asked him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” He said to them, 24 “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to. 25 Once the owner of the house gets up and closes the door, you will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Sir, open the door for us.’ “But he will answer, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’ 26 “Then you will say, ‘We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’ 27 “But he will reply, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!’ 28 “There will be weeping there, and gnashing of teeth, when you see Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and all the prophets in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves thrown out. 29 People will come from east and west and north and south, and will take their places at the feast in the kingdom of God. 30 Indeed there are those who are last who will be first, and first who will be last.” Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.”
Reasons why a person should be converted to Christianity
Jesus anticipates His rejection (13:31 – 35)
A GREAT FEAST FOR ALL WHO ARE PREPARED(a) Jesus Heals a sick man. (Luke 14:1 – 6)
(b) The invited guests (Luke 14:7 – 14)
The teachings that Jesus made to the guests at the Pharisees house
(c) The parable of the Great Feast /Great Banquet. (Luke 14:15 – 24)
Reasons why Jesus used the Parable of the great feast in his teaching
(d) The cost of Discipleship. (Luke 14:25 – 35)
To follow Christ entails repentance and forgiveness of sins and also greater sacrifice such as:
RETRIEVING THE LOST (Luke 15:1 – 32)
Jesus used the three parables of the lost to challenge the Pharisees who accused Him of mixing with sinners and outcasts.
(a) The parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4 – 7)
A shepherd lost one sheep and was left with 99. He abandoned the 99 and went searching for the lost one. On finding it, he was happy and organized for a celebration with friends. Jesus stated that God rejoices over repentance of one sinner than many righteous ones who do not need repentance. God does not want any of his children to get lost.
(b) The parable of the Lost Coin. (Luke 15:8 – 10)
(c) The parable of the lost Son (Luke 15:11 -32)
Reasons why Jesus used the parable of the Lost Son in His teaching
The qualities of God from the parable of the prodigal son
Lessons Christians learn from the parable:
JESUS TEACHING ON WEALTH AND POVERTY (Luke 16:1-32)
Jesus used two parables to teach about wealth:
Jesus brings out the following teachings on wealth and poverty.
The relevance of Jesus’ teaching on wealth and poverty to Christians
Ways in which Christians use their wealth today
Ways in which people misuse their money
Reasons why Christians should not involve themselves in gambling
THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS ON THE POWER OF FAITH (Luke 17:1 – 37)
Teachings of Jesus Christ on the power of faith
The significance of faith in Christian lives today
PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER (Luke 18:1 – 14)
(a) Parable of the widow and the unjust judge (18:1 – 8)
Parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. (Luke 18:9 – 14)
Teachings on prayer from the incident:
Lessons Christians learn from the parables
Reasons why Christians pray
THE WAY TO SALVATION (Luke 18:15 – 19:1 – 27)
Salvation: The process of being delivered from sin. Jesus Christ was the following parables and incidences to teach about salvation:
(i) When he met little kids (18:15 – 17)
(ii) The parable of the rich fool (Luke 18:18 – 30)
(iii) Foretelling his passion (18:31 – 34)
JESUS AND ZACHAEUS
The conversion of Zachaeus (19:1 – 10)
THE PARABLE OF THE TEN POUNDS/TALENTS (Luke 1 9:11 – 27)
The parable teaches the following on salvation
Relevance of Jesus Christ’s teaching on salvation to Christians today
State five reasons why the resurrection of Jesus is important to Christians.
Why is the death of Jesus important to Christians?
The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector
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