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When the civil war happened, is that what God was referring to when he said brother will turn against brother?

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What is the meaning of the parable of the rich man and his manager?

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How should one interpret Luke 16: 1-8, the parable of the dishonest manager?

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Is the Parable of the Talents pertaining also to using of our spiritual gifts?

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What is the meaning of "my brethren" in the parable of sheep and goats in Matthew 25:31-46?

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What is the difference between planting and watering seed in the word of God?

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What does it mean, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first”?

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Why would Jesus include in his parable of the rich man and Lazarus about the dogs coming and licking the poor man's wounds?

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What solemn lessons can we learn from the Parable of Dives (the rich man) and Lazarus?

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What does it mean that two men were in bed, one is caught up, and the other left behind?

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Why does the Bible say Jesus is the first begotten of the resurrection of the dead when Abraham seems to be resurrected in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus?

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Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to yeast used by a woman making bread?

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Why does Jesus compare the Kingdom of God to a mustard seed?

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When the 5 foolish virgins went to purchase oil who did they purchase it from? The oil represents the Holy Spirit, which you cannot purchase. Were they going to deceivers?

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What is the abomination of desolation?

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What does the oil represent that the virgins went to buy?

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Why did Jesus speak this parable about people brought and slain in front of the ruler if He was meek and gentle?

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Why did Jesus sometimes choose to explain the meaning of a parable only to his disciples when all the people could have benefited from the explanation?

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What will be the basis for separation of people of the nations into sheep and goats?

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In Matthew 25, Jesus states that if we don't visit those who are sick or in prison, we'll be punished. Is He talking about people who are actually in prison or sick, or is he talking about those who are spiritually sick and/or bound?

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When Jesus was teaching in the parable about the talents and the wicked servant who didn't manage his money well, who is the banker Jesus is talking about?

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What is Jesus saying when he says, "Who, then, is a faithful and wise servant, whom his master made ruler over his household, to give them food in due season?"?

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What is the steward saying in this verse: "For my master has taken the stewardship away from me. I cannot dig; I am ashamed to beg"?

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What does Matthew mean when he quotes Isaiah: "A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench, till He sends forth justice to victory."?

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?"?

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What was Jesus saying when he said, "They devour widows' houses"?

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Who are the nations which will be the sheep?

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What is the general theme of the parable of the net?

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "Salt is good but if the salt has lost its flavor how will you make it salty again?"

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Why did Jesus use the 5 sparrows to explain to the disciples their value to God?

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What did Jesus mean when he said, "No one, having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God"?

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What did Jesus mean when he said to gouge out your eye and throw it away because it would be better to lose an eye than to sin due to your eye?

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What is the moral of the parable of the weeds?

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Was Lazarus a real man or was he just a parable to make a point?

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What does the difference of quantity of the fruit mean in Matthew 13:23?

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What lesson was Jesus teaching in Matthew 20 in regards to the landowner hiring workers?

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What is the meaning of the parable of the 'unworthy servant?'

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Who are those "outside" and why are they not able to understand the parable so that they might believe?

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Who or what does the "silent" guest represent in the parable of the party in Matthew 22:12?

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What is the meaning of the parable of the "strong man's house"?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Leaven?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Dragnet?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Good Samaritan?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Fig Tree?

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Why did Jesus teach in parables?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Two Sons?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?

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What is the meaning of the Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard?

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Why did the rich man 'have to' admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd?