What function does the temptation story serve in terms of explaining Jesus’ ministry?

Explain the connection and meaning the temptation story has to economics?

Explain the connection and meaning the temptation story has to political power? How does it relate to some ideas from Lewis?

What is the Kingdom of God?

What is the greatest commandment?

What kind of love did Jesus mean when he said to love your neighbor as yourself?

What’s the point of loving God with all your heart?

What is compassion?

What are parables? What are the components of a parable?

Explain the use of hyperbole in the parable of the Lost Sheep.

Explain the use of juxtaposition/contrast in the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Did Christ preach any new brand of morality? What is the real job of every moral teacher?

What will you find again and again about anything that is really Christian?

How do some people see charity as unnecessary?

How much does Lewis recommend one should give to charity?

What sort of chain reaction needs to happen for there to be a Christian society?

How are stories more open ended than strict definitions?

What does Fr. Martin mean when he says that parables can be subversive?

What is a challenge for current day readers when reading parables?

What profound desire does Jesus reveal to people in the parable of the lost sheep?

How do you love your enemy?

What’s “another important element of Jesus’ parables?”

Opaque*

Relinquish*

Tenet*

Juxtapose*