Valley Bible Church's - Parables of Jesus

A Lesson Series on the Parables

• Introduction to the Parables

I. INTRODUCING YOUR GOD: What is He like?

A. "This Man Receives Sinners"

• The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
• The Prodigal Son

B. His pattern for prayer

• The Friend and the Widow
• The Pharisee and the Publican

C. He Expects Fruitful Service

• The Rebellious Tenants
• The Entrusted Talents

D. He Gives More Grace

• The Crazy Employer
• The Two Creditors
• The Two Debtors

II. INTRODUCING YOUR GOD'S KINGDOM: What is it like?

A. The Growth of the Kingdom

• Spontaneous Seed Growth
• The Leaven and the Mustard Seed

B. The Value of the Kingdom

• The Pearl of Great Price -- The Buried Treasure

III. INTRODUCING YOUR DUTY: What is it?

A. The Responsibility of Hearing

• The Sower
• The Prince's Wedding
• The Unprepared Guest

B. The Responsibility of Doing

• The Good Samaritan
• The Wheat and The Tares

C. Count the Cost

• The Wise and Foolish Builders
• The Rash Attack
• The Unfinished Tower

IV. INTRODUCING YOUR LIFE: It lasts forever?

A. Prepare for it

• The Man God Called a Fool
• The Dishonest Manager
• The Deceptive Sons
• The Chief Seats

B. It Goes On, And On, And On . . .

• The Rich Man and the Beggar
• The Sheep and the Goats
• The Wise and Foolish Girls