I. Enlarging on Spanking-II. The Weightiness of Words-III. The Necessity of Consistency-IV. The Profile of the Spanking Parent

1. The Why of Disciplinary Spanking- A. Because God Commands us to- B. Because The Rod Confronts the Will- C. Because Spanking is Loving- D. Because it works-2. The How of Disciplinary Spanking- A. Find a Private Place- B. Speak Necessary Reproof- C. Deliver Sufficient Blows- D. Reconcile the Sinner- E. Re-enact the Situation

Introduction- Is God in Control--I. God is completely sovereign-II. God is infinite in wisdom-III. God is perfect in love

1. The Definition of a Parable-2. The Purposes of Parables-3. The History of Interpreting Parables- A. Allegorical- B. Single Point- C. Extended Analogy-4. The Principles for Interpreting Parables- A. Seek the Main Point- B. Understand 1st Century Meaning- C. Compare the Parable- D. Avoid Prooftexting with Parables- E. Recognize the Mystery Theme

1. The Reality of Conflict -v 1a--2. The Source of Conflict -v1b-2a--3. Religion and Conflict -2b-3-