To receive credit for this course, students are required to:
Attend at least 75% of classes held
Read at least 75% of the assigned readings
Complete one of the four learning experiences:
Keep a study journal.
Record responses to all of the questions and activities in the class preparation material.
Write responses to three essay questions.
Design and complete a learning project related to the course content.
Course Objective: Students will learn the doctrine and principles of the parables of Jesus Christ that are unique to each of the New Testament Gospels and the modern-day application of these parables.
New Testament Student Manual, 154–55.
Russell M. Nelson, “Repentance and Conversion,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2007, 102–5.
As we exercise our faith by showing our love for the Lord, we can experience His forgiveness. As we receive the Lord’s forgiveness, we are filled with the desire to love and serve Him more (see Luke 7:36–50).
New Testament Student Manual, 159–60.
Thomas S. Monson, “The Savior’s Call to Serve,” Ensign, Aug. 2012, 4–5.
The Good Samaritan: Forgotten Symbols (Liahona, February 2007)
To obtain eternal life, we must love God with all our heart and love our neighbor as ourselves (see Luke 10:25–37).
New Testament Student Manual, 159–60.
Thomas S. Monson, “The Savior’s Call to Serve,” Ensign, Aug. 2012, 4–5.
The Good Samaritan: Forgotten Symbols (Liahona, February 2007)
To obtain eternal life, we must love God with all our heart and love our neighbor as ourselves (see Luke 10:25–37).
New Testament Student Manual, 161.
David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97.
If we persistently pray and seek Heavenly Father’s blessings in times of need, then He will answer our prayers in ways that bless us most (see Luke 11:5–13).
New Testament Student Manual, 162.
The greatest blessings of life are not temporal possessions (see Luke 12:13–21).
The Lord commands us not to covet worldly possessions (see Luke 12:15).
New Testament Student Manual, 163.
Quentin L. Cook, “Reaping the Rewards of Righteousness,” Ensign, July 2015, 33–39.
If we do not repent and produce good works, we will perish (see Luke 13:1–9).
New Testament Student Manual, 169–70.
Each soul is of great worth to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (see Luke 15:7, 10).
When we help others feel a desire to repent, we feel joy and the heavens rejoice (see Luke 15:1–10).
New Testament Student Manual, 170–72.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Other Prodigal,” Ensign, May 2002, 62–64.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home, General Conference 2023.
If we return to our Heavenly Father by sincerely repenting and seeking His forgiveness, He will rejoice and welcome us back with open arms (see Luke 15:11–32).
We can become more like our Heavenly Father by responding with compassion and joy when others repent (see Luke 15:25–32).
New Testament Student Manual, 170–72.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Other Prodigal,” Ensign, May 2002, 62–64.
Dieter F. Uchtdorf, The Prodigal and the Road That Leads Home, General Conference 2023.
If we return to our Heavenly Father by sincerely repenting and seeking His forgiveness, He will rejoice and welcome us back with open arms (see Luke 15:11–32).
We can become more like our Heavenly Father by responding with compassion and joy when others repent (see Luke 15:25–32).
New Testament Student Manual, 172.
Henry B. Eyring, “Act in All Diligence,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 60–63.
If we wisely prepare for our eternal future and righteously use earthly riches, we can be blessed with eternal riches (see Luke 16:1–12).
New Testament Student Manual, 173–74.
Gordon B. Hinckley, “Blessed Are the Merciful,” Ensign, May 1990, 68–70.
If we are covetous and do not use earthly riches righteously, we will eventually experience suffering and regret (see Luke 16:19–26).
Conversion comes from believing and heeding the words of the prophets, not by witnessing miracles (see Luke 16:27–31).
New Testament Student Manual, 177–78.
David A. Bednar, “Watching with All Perseverance,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 40–43.
If we are sincere and persistent in our faithfulness to the Lord, we can obtain His mercy (see Luke 18:1–8).
New Testament Student Manual, 178.
Howard W. Hunter, “The Pharisee and the Publican,” Ensign, May 1984, 64–66.
God justifies those who humble themselves and seek His mercy (see Luke 18:9–14)
New Testament Student Manual, 231–33.
Jesus Christ knows and loves each of us and laid down His life for us (see John 10:14–15).
New Testament Student Manual, 248.
Jeffrey R. Holland, “Abide in Me,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 30–32.
“For the fruit of the gospel to blossom and bless our lives, we must be firmly attached to Him, the Savior of us all, and to this His Church, which bears His holy name” (Jeffrey R. Holland, “Abide in Me,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 32).