Parables of Jesus

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/parables-of-jesus

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the canonical sources?Primarily Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke); also found in some non-canonical gospels
2. What is the scholarly consensus?Recognized for their apparent simplicity masking profound theological and ethical depth
3. What are Jesus's parables?They are short stories Jesus told that use everyday things, like baking or helping a neighbor, to teach big lessons.
4. Why does Jesus use simple stories instead of long speeches?Simple stories are easy to remember and help people think deeper about important ideas.

Synoptic Problem: The academic study of the literary relationship between the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
Non-canonical Texts: Early Christian writings that were not accepted into the official canon of the Bible.
Hermeneutics: The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of biblical texts.