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Tips on Historical and Cultural Context: Look at the recommended resource list below for helpful historical and cultural context sources. In your parable, pay careful attention to social status, dress, food, locations, and actions. Remember to pay attention to the passages before and after your parable to get the context of Jesus' telling of the parable as well.
Tips on interpretation and engaging with scholars: A good interpretation will read the scholarly sources and understand how each scholar is interpreting the parable. Best practice is to outline what other scholars are saying first, before you state what you are saying. Use the "They say... I say..." template as a good rule of thumb. Lastly, be sure to tell me what you think the parable means. Why does Jesus tell this parable? What is the significance of the parable? Remember you aren't applying it yet!
Part : Application to Theology, Christian Life, and Your Major
In this final part of the paper you will write a section on how your parable applies to theology, the Christian life, and your major. Use the questions below as a guide for your application. Also, remember that your whole paper should be coherent with an introduction, conclusion, and a finished bibliography.
Application Questions for Theology:
What does this parable reveal about God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)?
Does this parable teach us about who Jesus is, or what he came to do?
What does this parable teach us about the kingdom of God?
What does this parable teach us about who humanity is?
What does this parable teach us about salvation?
Application Questions for Christian Life:
What does this parable teach us about who Christians should be?
What does this parable teach us about what Christians should do?
What does this parable teach us about faith in Jesus?
What does this parable teach us about justice?
What does this parable teach us about human relationships?
Application Questions for your Major:
How does this parable inform your major?
How might Jesus' teaching in the parable relate to your future job?
Does it teach you anything about right living, finances, promotions, patience, etc?