Luke 16:1-12, 19-31; 17:11-19; 18:1-14.

Parables and Accounts That Teach Eternal Truths

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:

1. Luke 16:1-12, the parable of the unjust steward.

The saints of God should prepare for their own eternal salvation.

1. Luke 16:19-31 the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.

Between the time of the crucifixion of Christ and the Resurrection, the Savior went to the spirit world to teach the gospel. In that visit he bridged the gap between spirit paradise and spirit prison.

1. Luke 17:11-19 the ten lepers.

The leper who thanked the Savior was a Samaritan showing that all men are accepted unto the Lord

1. Luke 18:1-8 the parable of the unjust judge

God does not work as man works, God who is just and merciful will hear and answer our prayers.

1. Luke 18:9-14 the parable of the Pharisee and the publican.

Self Righteousness will not save us, he that humble himself will be exalted.