"OnFire Cafe" Parables Study

#OnFireCafe​ #ParablesStudy​ #TheTenant​ The New Testament: Matthew 21:33-46, Mark 12:1-12 & Luke 20:9-18 Let's explore the parable of the Tenant Farmers. It is said that the parable Jesus gave us of the Tenant is meant to teach us about what happened to the prophets who came before him and to Jesus. Those sent before him, the prophets sent to Jerusalem, were mistreated and some even killed. Then the Heavenly father sent his son Jesus Christ who was crucified. So what will God do to those who crucified his son? God will miserably destroy the wicked. And will put within the Kingdom of God those who will bring forth the fruit of it. And the stone that was rejected will become the cornerstone...

Let’s explore the parable of the Unforgiving Servant. Jesus teaches us the need to have forgiveness in our hearts. For as we have been forgiven much we must forgive much. He teaches us that the sins against each other are small by comparison to the magnitude of sins against God. And he teaches that we must forgive to be forgiven…

s explore the parable of the "Rich Fool". Jesus warns us about coveting possessions. He also warns us about putting too much emphasis on obtaining "things". We are in danger of loving the things of "the world" in place of loving God...

Let's explore the parable of the Mustard Seed. It describes the growth of God's Kingdom. From the sowing of the tiniest herb seed comes forth one of the greatest sized herb plants. So is it with the Kingdom of God.

Let’s explore the parable of the Growing Seed. Jesus teaches us a lesson involving the planting of seed to inspire the Growth of God’s Kingdom. God’s garden of man in the world…

Let's explore the parable of The Lost Sheep. Jesus teaches us about the great value of the lost. And how all of Heaven rejoices when a single sinner repents. When one who was lost is found...

Let’s explore the Parable of the Strongman. Let’s review an interpretation of this story where Jesus is the Marauder of the Enemy’s Kingdom. Jesus binds him and plunders his house. He casts out his dark servants and takes his possessions. Taking back those who have been bound by the enemy. Jesus as the Marauder of the Strongman.

Let's explore Jesus's parable Kingdom of Heaven -Wheat and Tares. It speaks to the struggle determining those who serve the Kingdom of Heaven from those who serve the enemy's kingdom.

Let's explore the parable of the Speck and the Log. An interpretation of the message about how if we judge others it reflects the standard by which we will also be judged. So judge not, leave judgement to God...

Let's explore Jesus's parable The Heart of Man. It speaks to the struggle of sin in the heart of mankind.

Let's explore the parable of New Cloth and New Wine. This is a parable that teaches us about embracing new traditions and ideas. Jesus brings us the new covenant. We must let go of the old and have a new perspective...

Let's explore the Parable of The Net. It is a warning that judgement and retribution is coming for those who have not accepted Salvation. Jesus warns us that at the end there will be a sorting of souls and that those who remain in sin will be cast into the fire. They will endure great suffering.

Let's explore the parable of the Leaven. It describes the growth of God's Kingdom. From the addition of one small fermentation into the dough comes forth a great expansion, the Leaven. So is it with the Kingdom of God...

Let's explore the parable of The Lamp and discuss how Jesus applies the light to; letting our light shine, hidden shadows coming to light and the light within us...