Parables

The Greatest Stories Ever Told

John White

• Publisher: IVP Bible Studies
• Year: 2018
• eBook ISBN:
  9780830862924
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Studies

Explore Twelve of the Most Remarkable Stories Ever Told

We all love a good story. But the parables of Jesus are even better than that. They sneak up on us, catching us off guard and toppling our easy assumptions. When the familiar takes an unexpected twist, we find our secret thoughts exposed to the healing light of Jesus.

This twelve-session LifeGuide^® Bible Study introduces twelve of the greatest stories ever told. How might your life be changed through them?

This LifeGuide Bible study features:

• A guide to getting the most out of the study, including suggestions for how to participate in individual or group study
• Leader's notes for preparation and leading a group through the study
• "Now or Later" section following each session to help you act on what you learn

About LifeGuide Bible Studies

Presented in a convenient workbook format and featuringthe inductive Bible study approach, LifeGuide Bible Studies are thoroughly field-tested prior to publication. They are proven and popular guides for digging into Scripture on your own or with a small group.

For over 30 years, LifeGuide Bible Studies have been your trusted companion for thoughtful, Scripture-based exploration—helping individuals and groups engage deeply with God's Word. With over 15 million copies sold, this beloved series has guided countless Christians through books of the Bible and meaningful topics, offering timeless insights and practical application.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Contents
• Getting the Most Out of Parables
• ONE Parable of the Sower: Matthew 13:1-23
• TWO The “Lost” Parables: Luke 15:1-32
• THREE The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:25-37
• FOUR The Unforgiving Servant: Matthew 18:21-35
• FIVE The Widow & the Judge: Luke 18:1-8
• SIX The Wheat & the Weeds: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
• SEVEN Parables of Money & Self-Worth: Matthew 19:16–20:16
• EIGHT The Wise & Foolish Virgins: Matthew 24:36–25:13
• NINE Parable of the Bags of Gold: Matthew 25:14-30
• TEN The Pharisee & the Tax Collector: Luke 18:9-14
• ELEVEN Parable of the Rich Fool: Luke 12:13-21
• TWELVE The Rich Man & Lazarus: Luke 16:19-31
• Leader’s Notes
• Notes
• About the Author
• More Titles from InterVarsity Press
• Copyright