Choice 2: Luke 16:1–12, 19–31; 17:11–19; 18:1–14. Parables and Accounts That Teach Eternal Truths

Choice 2: Luke 16:1–12, 19–31; 17:11–19; 18:1–14. Parables and Accounts That Teach Eternal Truths

1. Study the following parables and accounts along with the accompanying commentary from the institute student manual. Describe in writing what you feel is the major principle the Lord wants us to understand from each of the parables:
• Luke 16:1–12, the parable of the unjust steward. “The Children of This World Are in Their Generation Wiser Than the Children of Light” (pg. 124).

The principle to learn is to provide for the eternal future.

• Luke 16:19–31, the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. “What Do We Learn About the Spirit World from the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?” (pgs. 124–25).

We learn that if we are given much we must give to others. Because if others are suffering and we do nothing to help our fellow brothers and sisters, how disappointed will our Father in Heaven be?

• Luke 17:11–19, the ten lepers. “Why Were the Ten Lepers to Show Themselves to the Priests?” and “Were There Not Ten Cleansed?” (pg. 130). See also the Bible Dictionary, “Leprosy” (pg. 724).

We must be grateful for the blessings and miracles that we receive. Not only is it good manners but it shows how humble we are before the Lord.

• Luke 18:1–8, the parable of the unjust judge. “Why Did the Lord Give the Parable of the Unjust Judge?” (pg. 131).

The Lord will not forsake us. He loves and cares for us and also for the injustices that happen to his children. He wants us to know that He will be there for us.

• Luke 18:9–14, the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. “Why Did the Lord Give the Parable of the Pharisee and Publican?” (pg. 131).

He didn't want us to become complacent. We must always tell ourselves that we have ways to improve ourselves. Even if we are doing what the Lord asks us to do we must take it a step further. We must keep moving forward.