Special Studies by the Monte Vista church of Christ

Describe the setting for this parable. What prompts Jesus to tell it? How does Jesus describe the main character of the parable (Luke 12:16)? How might most people view a man like this today? Why did he have to build bigger barns (Luke 12:17-18)? What plans did he have for the future (Luke 12:19)? Why […]

Why did Jesus tell this parable (Luke 18:9)? What specific group of people would the Lord be rebuking with this teaching (Luke 18:10)? What similarities did the Pharisee and tax collector share? What were some of their key differences? List the things that the Pharisee says to God in his prayer (Luke 18:11-12). What does […]

Summarize the parable Jesus tells in Luke 11:5-13. What lessons can we learn from it? What do we learn about God’s gifts in James 1:17? How does this verse connect to what the Lord says in Luke 11:13? Summarize the parable Jesus tells in Luke 18:1-8. What lessons can we learn from it? Who does […]

What was Israel unwilling to let Jesus do for them (Matthew 23:37-39)? What was going to happen to them as a result? Who does each of the characters represent in the parable about the two sons (Matthew 21:28-31?  What is the main point of the parable? Who does each of the characters represent in the […]

What question does Peter ask the Lord in Matthew 18:21? What subject does Jesus address prior to this question (Matthew 18:15-20)? How does Jesus answer Peter’s question in Matthew 18:22? What does the Lord mean when He says, “but up to seventy times seven?” Summarize the parable Jesus teaches in Matthew 18:23-35. Who do all […]

What prompted Jesus to tell the three parables found in Luke 15:1-32? List the names of these parables. Summarize the parable taught in Luke 15:1-7. What is the point of it? Summarize the parable taught in Luke 15:8-10. What is the point of it? Summarize the parable found in Luke 15:11-32. What is the point […]

What prompted Jesus to tell the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-29)? What was a lawyer in first-century Israel? What does he summarize in Luke 10:27? Why does the lawyer ask Jesus a follow-up question in Luke 10:29? What is meant by the language “but wishing to justify himself?” What makes the parable of […]

List the figures that Jesus uses in the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:1-8). What do the various figures represent (Matthew 13:18-23; Luke 8:11-15)? Describe the person with the wayside heart (Matthew 13:19). Describe the person with the rocky heart (Matthew 13:20-21). What false doctrine does this part of the parable refute? Describe the person […]

What are parables? Around how many parables did Jesus teach in His ministry? Why would parables have been a very effective means of teaching? What did the parables often do to Jesus’ audience? What are some of the themes of His parables? List some examples of parables that are found in the Old Testament? Explain […]

Who is traveling with Paul as he makes his way to Rome (Acts 27:1-2)? What does Paul call one of these men in Colossians 4:10? List the places that Paul stops and events that occur during the journey to Rome (Acts 27:3-44). I strongly recommend getting out a map and noticing where these places were […]