The Parables of Jesus (Religion 390R)

“The Parables of Jesus (Religion 390R),” Institute Student Readings (2018)

“The Parables of Jesus (Religion 390R)”

The Parables of Jesus (Religion 390R)

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Lesson 1: Introduction to the Parables

Matthew 13:13–15; Mark 4:12, 33–34; Luke 8:10; Bible Dictionary, “Parables.”
“Parables of the Master,” Ensign, July 2007, 40–43.

Lesson 2: The Sower

Matthew 13:1–23.
New Testament Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2018), 43–44.

Lesson 3: The Wheat and the Tares

Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43.
New Testament Student Manual, 45–46.

Lesson 4: The Mustard Seed and the Hidden Leaven

Matthew 13:31–33.
New Testament Student Manual, 46.

Lesson 5: The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price

Matthew 13:44–46.
New Testament Student Manual, 47.

Lesson 6: The Gospel Net

Matthew 13:47–50.
M. Russell Ballard, “The Truth of God Shall Go Forth,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 81–84.

Lesson 7: The Unmerciful Servant

Matthew 18:21–35.
New Testament Student Manual, 59–60.

Lesson 8: The Laborers in the Vineyard

Matthew 20:1–16.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Laborers in the Vineyard,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 31–33.

Lesson 9: The Two Sons

Matthew 21:28–32.
David A. Bednar, “The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality,” Ensign, Apr. 2012, 40–47.

Lesson 10: The Marriage of the King’s Son

Matthew 22:1–14.

Lesson 11: The Fig Tree

Matthew 24:32–34.

Lesson 12: The Ten Virgins

Matthew 25:1–13.
Dallin H. Oaks, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 7–10.

Lesson 13: The Talents

Matthew 25:14–30.
Ronald A. Rasband, “Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Talents,” Ensign, Aug. 2003, 32–35.

Lesson 14: The Seed Growing by Itself

Mark 4:26–29.
New Testament Student Manual, 108.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “It Works Wonderfully!” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 20–23.

Lesson 15: The Two Debtors

Luke 7:36–50.
New Testament Student Manual, 154–55.

Lesson 16: The Good Samaritan

Luke 10:25–37.
New Testament Student Manual, 159–60.
Thomas S. Monson, “The Savior’s Call to Serve,” Ensign, Aug. 2012, 4–5.

Lesson 17: The Importuned Friend

Luke 11:1–13.
New Testament Student Manual, 161.
David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97.

Lesson 18: The Rich Fool

Luke 12:13–21.
New Testament Student Manual, 162.

Lesson 19: The Barren Fig Tree

Luke 13:1–9.
New Testament Student Manual, 163.
Quentin L. Cook, “Reaping the Rewards of Righteousness,” Ensign, July 2015, 33–39.

Lesson 20: The Lost Sheep and Lost Piece of Silver

Luke 15:1–10.
New Testament Student Manual, 169–70.

Lesson 21: The Prodigal Son

Luke 15:11–32.
New Testament Student Manual, 170–72.

Lesson 22: The Unjust Steward

Luke 16:1–12.
New Testament Student Manual, 172.
Henry B. Eyring, “Act in All Diligence,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 60–63.

Lesson 23: Lazarus and the Rich Man

Luke 16:19–31.
New Testament Student Manual, 173–74.

Lesson 24: The Unjust Judge

Luke 18:1–8.
New Testament Student Manual, 177–78.

Lesson 25: The Pharisee and the Publican

Luke 18:9–14.
New Testament Student Manual, 178.

Lesson 26: The Good Shepherd

John 10:1–18.
New Testament Student Manual, 231–33.

Lesson 27: The Vine and the Branches

John 15:1–8.
New Testament Student Manual, 248.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “Abide in Me,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 30–32.