1. Read the parable: Read writings before and after the assigned parable to gain a greater context for which the parable it set. (Background Information)
Don't interpet on your first read: Read the parable for what it is. Look for details and draw an outline. Define terms you don't know.
2. Determine who, in your opninon, who is the main character and provide evidence as to why the story revolves around that character.
3. What is the conflict- why is Jesus telling this specific parables. Who is telling the story? Who is the Story being told to? What is the message being said?
4. Figure out the parts of the parable that don't make sense. Ask questions? Look at every detail.
5. Find the vaule or lesson of the story
6. Apply to modern day.
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