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Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:1-23,
Mark 4:1-20,
Luke 8:4-15
Jesus tells the story of a farmer sowing seeds to explain the importance of hearing and understanding the Bible, God‘s Word. |
When we believe God‘s Word, it gives us the guidance we need to know how to live.
CCC 1694, 1706 |
“I treasure your word in my heart, so that I may not sin against you.”
Psalm 119:11,NRSV |
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Parable of the Lost Sheep
Matthew 18:12-14;
Luke 15:3-7; 24
Jesus tells of God‘s love through the story of a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to find one lost sheep. Jesus shows God‘s love through His death and resurrection. |
Jesus‘ death and resurrection make it possible for each person to experience God‘s love forever.
CCC 613, 655 |
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.”
John 3:16,NRSV |
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Parable of the Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37
Jesus teaches about loving others through the actions of the Good Samaritan. |
God‘s love is so amazing that it motivates us to love Him in return and pass His love on to others.
CCC 2093 |
“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind...Love your neighbor as yourself.”
Matthew 22:37-39,NRSV |
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Parable of the Friend at Midnight
Luke 11:1-13
Jesus teaches about prayer through the story of the friend who borrows bread
at midnight. |
No matter what circumstances we are in, we can pray to God and He will hear our prayers and help us experience His goodness.
CCC 2613, 2743 |
“Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God...will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7,NRSV |
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Parable of the Talents
Matthew 25:14-30
Jesus tells about a wealthy man‘s servants to illustrate how we are to do our best with the gifts God has given to us. |
God has made us in wonderful ways so that we can love Him by serving others.
CCC 2013 |
“Whatever your task, put yourselves into it, as done for the Lord and not for your masters.”
Colossians 3:23,NRSV |
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