THE
WISDOM OF GOD THROUGH PARABLES AND PROVERBS:
Introduction:
WHAT IS A PARABLE OR A PROVERB?
The definition of a parable is (as a
noun) a short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth,
religious principle, or moral lesson. 2. A statement or comment that conveys a
meaning indirectly by the use of comparison, analogy, or the like.
This is how Jesus explained his
teachings in the bible. Then he would explain the meanings to the disciples and
the apostles so that they could continue to teach those that were interested in
listening.
In MATTHEW 5, Jesus had already come
from a throng of people and had gone to a mountain top to rest some, but the
people wanted more of his teachings so they followed him. After his disciples
joined him, he began teaching again. In the verses 3-12 Jesus teaches the
Beatitudes as they are called.
MATTHEW CHAPTER 5
1. And
seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set his
disciples came unto him: 2. And he opened his mouth and taught them saying,
3. "Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven." (Luke 6:20)
(The definition of humble is) to be meek: not proud
or arrogant; modest.
(The reference here reads: Luke 6:20=And He
lifted up His eyes on the disciples, and said, "Blessed be ye poor: for
yours is the kingdom of God.)
4. "Blessed are they that
mourn: For they shall be comforted". (Luke 6:21) (Reference reads, "Blessed are
ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled, Blessed are ye that weep now: for
ye shall laugh.")
5. "Blessed are the meek: For they shall inherit the
earth". (Ps. 37:11)
(Meek = humble, patient, compliant, gentle and
kind.)
Jesus tells us that there will be a new earth and a new
heaven.That would mean that those who are truly meek shall inherit the new
earth.
(Reference reads: "But the meek shall inherit the earth;
and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.)
6. "Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after
righteousness:
For they shall be filled." (Is. 55:7.Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his
thoughts: and let him return unto the Lord, and He will have mercy upon him;
and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.)
(Definition
of righteousness= Characterized by uprightness or morality: morally right or
justifiable: acting in an upright,moral way: virtuous.)
7. "Blessed
are the merciful: For they shall obtain mercy."
(Ps. 41:1"Blessed
is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of
trouble."
What
does the word merciful means= expressing, or showing mercy; compassionate.
Have you heard the old saying, "you reap what you so", I
think this verse says that.
(Pure=
free from foreign or inappropriate elements: )
(Clear: free from
blemishes)
9. Blessed are the peacemakers: For
they shall be called the children of God.
(Rom. 8:14: For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they
are the sons of God.)
(Peacemakers
= A person, group or nation that tries to make peace, especially by reconciling
parties who disagree, quarrel or fight..
Every
family has that one person who tries to keep peace within the unit, not unlike
our American military who are sent out to protect our peace and to help keep
peace in the world, especially for those peoples who cannot protect
themselves. There are few nations that does this type of help for the
helpless?
10. Blessed
are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: For theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. (2 Tim. 3; 12 =Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ
Jesus shall suffer persecution.)
(Persecuted
= to annoy or trouble persistently; to pursue with harassing: oppressive
treatment)
Jesus
has told us when we are persecuted for righteousness sake, it is because it is
actually Him that is being persecuted through us because of the work we are
doing for Him. His Promise to us is that ours is the kingdom of heaven.
11.
"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall
say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake."
(revile
= to assail with contemptuous or opprobrious language; address or speak of
abusively)
12.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so
persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
(Persecuted
= to annoy or trouble persistently; to pursue with harassing r oppressive
treatment)
(Speak
all manner of evil against you falsely = falsely accuse,
Saying
things that are not true about your personality or of your ethics,)
Jesus
teaches us here that this has been done to believers since the beginning of
time. When we are reviled and persecuted and evilly spoken against falsely, for
his name sake, it shows that people are pricked in their hearts and are
striking out at God through us. And we should be very joyful for this because
it shows that through us Jesus is revealed.
Jesus’s
teachings with the parables and the proverbs are to help us to live our lives
to be better people. But it is also preparing us to live in heaven. Earth is a
training ground where we have free will to make the decisions that will determine
where we will spend eternity. Remember the bad decisions that Adam and
Eve and Cain made in Genesis- how they have ever lasting consequences? Not only
for ourselves but our descendants also.
The Road to Salvation (KJV)
Romans 3: 23, 24 “For all
have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by His
grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.”
Romans 5:8 “But God commended
His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
John 3:15 “For God so loved
the world That He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believeth in Him
should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
1 John 4:9”In this was
manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten
Son into the world that we might live through Him.”
John 6: 47, 48 “Verily,
verily, I say unto you He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. I am that bread of life.”
Romans 10:9 – 14 “That if
thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine
heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with
the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is
made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, whosoever believeth on Him shall
not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek;
for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For
whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14. How then
shall they call on him in whom they have not believed: and how shall they
believe in him of whom they have not heard: and how shall they hear without a
preacher?”
II Corinthians 5:17
“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed
away; behold, all things are become new.”
If you are not saved, I pray you will
accept Christ as your Savior to day. We are not promised another minute on this
earth. We are but on a journey, passing though this world to the next, and you
have a choice of where you will spend eternity. I pray you choose to spend it
in Heaven with the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit and all those who
believe that Jesus is the Son of God and paid our sin debt for us.
Seek out a Bible preaching church in your
area, one where God word is preached and is the center of their service, study and
devotion.
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