Religion class blog

Here is another blog for my religion class :) Choice 2: Luke 16:1–12, 19–31; 17:11–19; 18:1–14. Parables and Accounts That Teach Eternal Truths 1.Study the following parables and accounts along with the accompanying commentary from the institute student manual. Describe in writing what you feel is the major principle the Lord wants us to understand from each of the parables: Luke 16:1–12, the parable of the unjust steward. “The Children of This World Are in Their Generation Wiser Than the Children of Light” (p. 124). I feel that this parable is teaching us to prepare for the future. Not in the sense of building up an earthly wealth, but in building up our lives to be what we should be not only now on the earth, but in the eternities as well. o Luke 16:19–31, the parable of the rich man and Lazarus. “What Do We Learn About the Spirit World from the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?” (pp. 124–25). What we learn about the spirit world from this parable is that just like on earth where the different social groups did not mingle or cross paths, the spirit world could not cross paths either. It was the death and resurrection of Jesus that bridged that gulf allowing those who had not received the gospel on the earth a chance to receive it in the eternities. o Luke 17:11–19, the ten lepers. “Why Were the Ten Lepers to Show Themselves to the Priests?” and “Were There Not Ten Cleansed?” (p. 130). See also the Bible Dictionary, “Leprosy” (p. 724). The one leper to return was a Samaritan. This could show that ALL men were acceptable to the Lord, and that we need to serve ALL men and share the gospel with everyone. o Luke 18:1–8, the parable of the unjust judge. “Why Did the Lord Give the Parable of the Unjust Judge?” (p. 131). The parable of the unjust Judge is to show us that the Lord loves each and every one of us, and that He does hear and answer our prayers. It shows us that we are to not give up, but to be stead fast in all things. o Luke 18:9–14, the parable of the Pharisee and the publican. “Why Did the Lord Give the Parable of the Pharisee and Publican?” (p. 131). I feel this parable is to teach us to not be prideful. We are all children of our Heavenly Father. He loves each and every one of us. We all have the gift of agency and the opportunity to choose how we want to live our life. We are ALL children of our Heavenly Father, and He loves ALL. Not one person has claim that they are better than anyone else. We need to not judge others, but be kind and loving to all. Sorry there are no paragraphs or color changes... My Blog doesn't like me :)