During the film a Chinese parable is told twice by the father concerning what the future held. However the ending of the parable
changes between the tellings. What is the significance of the parable? Make sure to compare/contrast the different endings in your response! (HINT: Think about how China has changed from the first time the parable is told compared to the second time it is told.)
The purpose of parables in Jesus Christ's teaching was to focus the listener on God and his kingdom. These stories revealed the character of God: what he is like, how he works, and what he expects from his followers. Most scholars agree that there are at least 33 parables in the Gospels.
