Bible Study Lesson – January 27, 2021 ~ 7:30 pm
Lesson 2: The Builder + The Lamp Under The Basket (Luke 6:46-49; Luke 8:16-18)
Questions:
- What is a person like who doesn’t listen to Jesus’ teachings? What is a person’s spiritual life like when it is build on the wrong principles? How does a person’s spiritual life affect their mental health and response to crisis (the rising water)?
- If you observe Jesus’ teachings, what will other people see?
- How is the kingdom of heaven revealed to people for the 1st time?
- If we observe Jesus’ principles, what are the results?
Preparation
The Parable of the Builder is part of Jesus’ most pivotal sermon, known as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) or the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:17-49). This sermon represents the core of Jesus’ teachings on what it means to be a part of the kingdom of God (or kingdom of heaven). In these parables, Jesus challenges us to get to work and put our faith into action. As you review this lesson, make sure you use the steps to interpret the parable: Passage, Parameters, Problem, Progression, Presentation, Point, Program, and Particulars.
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