Parables and Prophecies

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The Life of Christ Study 61: Parables and Prophecies

Family Ties (Matthew 12:46-50; Mark 3:31-35; Luke 8:19-21)

1. Mark draws a contrast between Jesus’ natural family and those who followed and listened to Him.
2. Jesus identifies His   family by how they   to Him, not by the blood they share.
3. Our faith is all about being in   with Jesus.
4. The only way our heart is changed is by  to Jesus.

Purpose of Parables: To Reveal or Conceal Truth (Matthew 13:10-17; Mark 4:10-13; Luke 8:19-21)

1. There is a tension that exists between divine   and human  .
2. Scripture is clear that God is sovereign and that we have a free will.
3. God, in His sovereignty and grace,   to whom He will reveal or conceal the mysteries of heaven.
4. Rather than choosing the individuals to whom He will reveal or conceal, He chooses the  .
   •   of Christ
   •   of Christ
5. We grow dull when we step out of Jesus’ presence, but we stay   in His presence.
6. We have been given the keys to the kingdom and the decoder ring to the   of the kingdom, the Holy Spirit.

Purpose of Parables: To Fulfill Prophecy (Matthew 13:34-35)

1. Jesus spoke in parables to fulfill  .
2. Parables communicate truths that are  , that have always been.