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Names of the Parables

… The history of interpretation of Jesus’ parables reveals a fascinating tradition of insightful … for a close relationship between the given name of the parable and its interpretation or application. This article …

The Parable of the Two Sons

… to become one with Them (see John 17:3–26). It is in the parables that Jesus taught, particularly those He taught in … I have found insights into the character of God. [2] The parable more commonly known as “The Prodigal Son” is unique …

Of Soils and Souls: The Parable of the Sower

… The parable of the sower ranks first among the parables in many respects. Intellectual Reserve, Inc. There …

Parable of the tree—nine kinds of fruit!

… … JONES, Dan.] Dammeg y pren a ddwg naw math o ffrwythau! (Parable of the tree which bears nine kinds of fruit!) … pp. 17.6 cm. Welsh Mormon Writings 93. All the contents of Parable of the tree were first printed in the May 1847 …

Revealing Parables: A Call to Action within the Doctrine and Covenants

… in ways that rational arguments cannot. By teaching in parables, Christ ignited his listeners’ imaginations and made … device and teaching tool. Greek in origin, the word parable derives from a word that means a “comparison or …

Symbolism in the Parable of the Willing and Unwilling Two Sons in Matthew 21

… valuable symbolism is thoroughly embedded in two of Jesus’ parables, both of which begin, “A certain man had two sons.” The more famous of these two is commonly called parable of the prodigal son, found in Luke 15. The less often …

The Literary Power of the Doctrine and Covenants

… as such genres as narrative, short story, saga, biography, parable, proverbs, apocalypse, tragedy, and poetry. [4] It is … truths without fully being aware of the process involved. Parables One of the most literary elements in scripture is …

The Savior’s Questions: Teachings from the Last Week of His Life

… converting power. This may be one reason Jesus taught in parables. With parables Christ was able to both reveal and … Jesus poses a question in preparation to teach a parable: “A certain man had two sons; and he came to the …

How to Communicate Effectively

… on the shore. In the course of His remarks, He related the parable of the sower. [1] When He finished, the disciples asked Him, “Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given …

How to Communicate Effectively

… on the shore. In the course of His remarks, He related the parable of the sower. [1] When He finished, the disciples asked Him, “Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given …