Parables of Jesus I

Christian Religious Studies J.S.S2 Second Term

Sub-theme: Parables of Jesus

Week 8

Parables of Jesus I

Performance objectives

Students should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of parables

2. Give reasons why Jesus taught in the parable

3. Types of parables

Content

Meaning of parables

Parables is simply an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.

Parables were told by Jesus to explain the spiritual truth and to make people understand easily different life experiences.   

Why Jesus taught in parables (Mattew 13:34-35)

Most of Christ’s teachings were in parables. Jesus taught in parables so that as we are familiar with the story, we might through this, understand clearly and obey Him. Other reasons are:

1. To explain the spiritual…