1. Luke 16:1-12, Parable of the Unjust Steward
- I think that the main principle in this parable that we are to learn is to be wise and prudent with what we have been given. Especially if we have been blessed with riches, we are to use them wisely for the benefit of others. We must plan for the future in this life and in the world to come.
2. Luke 16:19-31, Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
- In this parable we learn about the spirit world. We learn that before Christ visited the spirit world after His death and before his resurrection, there was no interaction between the spirits in paradise and those in spirit prison. Now, the gospel is preached in all parts of the spirit world just as it is here. Everyone who seeks repentance is granted it.
3. Luke 17:11-19, Ten Lepers
- I think that from this parable the main principle is the Lord accepts all who have faith. Having the lepers go to the priests was a test of their faith. Those who had the faith to go to the priest were cleansed. Not all the lepers were Jewish. The one that returned to give thanks was a Samaritan. This shows how Christ did not limit his teaching and healing to one group of people.
4. Luke 18:1-8, Parable of the Unjust Judge
- From the parable of the unjust judge, the main principle is that God will always be there. He, unlike the judge, wants to hear our problems and our concerns. The judge helped the woman because he was tired of having her always come to him. So, if he was willing to help her, and he regards neither God nor man, our Heavenly Father who does care for us is so much more willing to help us in all we need. We must pray always and not faint.
5. Luke 9-14, Parable of the Pharisee and the Publican
- Jesus gave the parable of the Pharisee and the publican to teach us to be careful and aware of how we view ourselves and others. We must be humble and submissive. We must not exalt ourselves or think we are better than those around us!
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