Series 42

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES – by Francis Dixon

Study 1 THE FARMER, THE SEED, AND THE SOILS

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portions: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Mark 4:1-9, 14-20; Luke 8:4-9, 11-15 It is significant that in the four Gospels thirty-five of the Lord’s miracles and thirty-five of…

Study 10 THE RICH MAN AND LAZARUS

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Luke 16:19-31 This concluding study is very solemn. It is about a rich, self-indulgent man, and a poor man who was in need. Both men…

Study 2 THE PHARISEE AND THE TAX COLLECTOR

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Luke 18:9-14 Dr R. A. Torrey suggested that this parable is an illustration of “a good man who was lost and a bad man who…

Study 3 THE WEEDS AND THE WHEAT

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Matthew 13:24-30, 37-43 In studying the Kingdom parables of Matthew 13 we must understand exactly what “the kingdom of heaven” means. It does not refer…

Study 4 THE OLDER BROTHER

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Luke 15:25-32 We often refer to the parables of Luke 15, but strictly speaking there is only one parable (as verses 1-3 indicate), and the…

Study 5 THE PEARL OF GREAT VALUE

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Matthew 13:45-46 The seven parables of Matthew 13 are designed to show the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven, i.e. the secrets of heaven’s rule…

Study 6 THE WORKERS IN THE VINEYARD

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Matthew 20:1-16 The parables of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-28), the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) and the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16), were all related…

Study 7 THE GOOD SAMARITAN

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portions: Luke 10:25-37 In this parable of the Good Samaritan we have an illustration of man’s need and of God’s way of salvation through the Lord…

Study 8 THE WISE AND THE FOOLISH VIRGINS

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Matthew 25:1-13 There are many interpretations of this parable, which is one of those relating to Jesus’ Second Coming. Some have made its teaching apply…

Study 9 THE WEDDING BANQUET

TEN OF OUR LORD’S PARABLES by Francis Dixon Scripture Portion: Matthew 22:1-14 This parable is packed with vital teaching, and it would be helpful to read it through several times before starting a detailed study…