A man had many many
possessions and wealth in a
poor community. Instead of
sharing it amongst his poor
neighbors he builds a new
barn to store everything.
God calls him a fool and
DEMANDS his life.
Man asks Jesus how to share his inheritance.
Soft-Critique. Self discovered truth
The Unmerciful Servant
Matthew 18:21-35
A man owed the king ten thousand bags of gold. The
king demanded that everything the man possesses
should be sold. The man fell to his knees seeking
mercy, When it was granted to him, the man leaves
and seeks his servant who owes him one hundred
silver coins. The servant is unable to pay and is
thrown in jail. The king hears and questions the man
why he did not follow his example and show mercy,
He throws him in jail to be tortured.
When in Jail for debt, its
basically a life long sentence.
Since there is no income in a
jail.
Soft-Critique. Self-discovered truth
Peter asks Jesus when to show mercy and forgiveness.
The Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
A Jew is walking down from
Jerusalem to Jericho (the way
of blood). He is robbed and
left naked and unconscious,
without any identification of
who he is. Three men walk by,
the first two (priest and levite)
ignore him. The third, a
Samaritan (his enemy), pities
him, bandages him, and
resembles a priest by giving
him oil and wine.
A lawyer is
asks Jesus
how far he
should take
the "Love
my
neighbor as
myself."
Who would
you not want
to save your
life? Thats
your
neighbor.
Emotional
Connection in
between enemies.
Timelessness from
a good hearted
story. Soft-critique
towards jews.
The Lost Parables
Luke 15
Lost Sheep
A shepherd had one
hundred sheep, he
lost one and didn't
stop searching until
he found it again.
When he did he
rejoiced and
celebrated.
Emotional Connection.
Lost Coin
God is represented as a
woman. She has 10 coins,
looses one. Searches the
whole house till she finds it.
When she does she
celebrates with her
neighbors.
Timelessness.
Lost Son
A son wishes for his inheritance, the father gives it over and the
son leaves. He looses his money, and causes his father and many
others to be affected by his absence. The son returns with the
intent to beg to become a slave. His father brings shame upon
himself by running and stopping the qesasah ceremony from
commencing. The father embraces, clothes, and decides to share
his possessions with him. He decides to throw a party for his lost
son is now found. This upsets his other son greatly, letting him
feel like a slave.
Soft-Critique. Self discovered
truth. Timeless. Emotional
Connection. Mystery (if the eldest
brother finds himself again).
Jews are in Exile from
breaking the Torah.
Dinner means
acceptance and
fellowship. Jesus is
breaking the Torah and
is just as low as Sinners
and Tax collectors
according to the
Pharisees.