Faith & Reason Nexus

• Theme: “THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN”
• Suggested in Matthew 13:10-11:
• Disciples ask why Jesus speaks in parables.
• Jesus explains that the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven are given to the disciples, but not to others.
• Illustrated in Parables beginning with:
• “The Kingdom of Heaven is like…”

Three “Sub-Themes” in the Parables

• The Character of the KINGDOM
• The Parable of the Mustard Seed
• The Parable of the Leaven
• The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
• The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
• The Character of the KING
• The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
• The Parable of the Lost Son
• The Character of the KING’S SUBJECTS
• The Parable of the Good Samaritan
• The Parable of the Persistent Widow