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Functions are very similar to Purposes. There are many purposes of parables. So we will expand Lesson 5 into this lesson on purposes..

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Purposes

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Dr. Mark Scott, a New Testament faculty member, explores the concept of parables as unconventional stories employed by Jesus to illuminate the dynamic rule of God in the world. Through this series, he delves into the nature and purpose of parables, offering insights from various sources and examining their historical and cultural backdrop. The sessions delve into defining parables, exploring antecedents, discussing the functions and purposes they serve, and providing an in-depth analysis of specific parables found in the Gospels.

Parables

Dr. Mark Scott explores the transformative nature of Jesus' parables, revealing the dynamic reign of God in the world.

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 - Functions are very similar to Purposes. There are many purposes of 
parables. So we will expand Lesson 5 into this lesson on purposes. 

- Subversion: “Whatever the foreground theme of a parable is, 
therefore, there is often a deep structure element of subversion at 
work by which conventional ways of viewing reality and/or valuing 
things is called into question. The general import of this technique is 
to announce that the kingdom Christ announces is based on new 
values, with special emphasis on divine grace as opposed to human 
merit” (Ryken, Dictionary of Biblical Imagery, 624).

- What might Jesus be subverting?

   - Politically: Oppressed. 

   - Culturally: Agrarian. 

   - Socially: Shame and Honor; Rich and Poor. 

   - Religiously: Elite vs. people of the land. 

   - Racially: Jew, Gentile, and Samaritan.

- How does the subversion work?

  - By drawing on common/stock images—speak language of 
customer; used familiar main characters—who played God roles? 

  - By making uncommon connections (Lk. 10:25-37; 12:16-21; 
16:19-31; 13:6-9; 15:1-32; 18:9-14)—part of the purpose was to 
polarize the responses of the hearers.

- Other purposes:

  - Reveal/Conceal truth (Lk. 19:11-12; Matt. 13:1-17)—he conceals
because he wants to make sure that only the interested survive in
parables and he wants to “deceive into truth” (Kierkegaard).

  - Engender memory (Lk. 10:25-37).

  - Persuade—or not (Matt. 21:45)—sift; alienate.

  - Fulfill prophecy (Matt. 13:35).

  - Lay claim to deity (Matt. 22:2).







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