Here are some ideas for learning and teaching a few of the great principles in Luke 12-17, John 11. And while you’re here, I recommend you check out my free online course, “Seeking Jesus.”
Short Clips from Seeking Jesus
I’ve pulled out short clips from the “Seeking Jesus Course” connected to this week’s readings that you could use as a morning devotional or spiritual thought.
**Top Choice** The Parable of the Lost Sheep
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
**Top Choice** The Delay
The Gospel of John Movie
The Gospel of John is an incredible movie about Jesus Christ. You can learn more about it on this page; here is the links to John chapter 11. I think it’s a great activity to read the actual chapter, think about how you would film it, and then watch the movie to see what is similar or different to the way you imagined things.
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Ideas for Learning More About Luke 12-17, John 11
***Short Videos***
The short videos I have above are some of my best and include ideas you can use in your own teaching. Check them out!
***Jesus and the Poor***
In these chapters Jesus emphasizes the importance of helping those in financial need. If you haven’t already tried the Skittles game, it’s an engaging way to help teach people about this important responsibility.
***Parables***
In the synoptic Gospels, Jesus Christ shared more than thirty parables (there are none in John). See this document for a complete list of parables, as well as links to each one.
This week, as you read the parable of the Prodigal Son, you might enjoy this talk from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland called “The Other Prodigal.”
If you’re looking for an easy-to-read, applicable book on parables, you might like Of Pigs, Pearls, and Prodigals: A Fresh Look at the Parables of Jesus, by John Bytheway or Living the Parables, by Hank Smith.
If you’re looking for an in-depth, comprehensive examination of the Savior’s parables, check out Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus, by Klyne R. Snodgrass. He has dedicated decades to studying the parables and provides many valuable insights.
It’s interesting to note that almost all of the parable titles we use today do not come from Jesus or other New Testament scripture–they come later. If you’re interested in learning more about this–and how it can affect our understanding of parables–read this article by Thomas Wayment.
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I hope these resources are helpful to you in your learning and teaching this week!
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