The Parables of the Gospels

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the lecture about the parables of the Gospels.

Parables

Short stories with moral and spiritual lessons, often using everyday life examples.

Gospels

The accounts of the life, teachings, and message of Jesus, as recorded in the New Testament.

Oral Tradition

The process of passing down Jesus' teachings verbally before they were written.

Evangelists

The authors of the Gospels who documented Jesus' teachings.

Mercy

Compassionate treatment, especially towards those in distress, emphasized in Jesus' teachings like in the Prodigal Son.

Judgment

The themes of moral evaluation exemplified by parables such as the Sheep and Goats.

God’s Kingdom

The central theme of Jesus' teachings, often illustrated in parables like the Mustard Seed.

Spiritual Growth

The process of becoming more aligned with God's values and teachings, encouraged through the application of parables.

The Prodigal Son

A parable illustrating God's mercy.

The Good Samaritan

A parable emphasizing love and compassion for others.

The Sower

A parable that explores the reception of God's Word in people's hearts.

The Good Shepherd

A parable that reveals Jesus' identity as a guide to God’s Kingdom.