
- 144 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
Long before there were printing presses, copy machines, and email, societies used storytelling to convey beliefs, history, and traditions. This practice preceded the ministry of Jesus and continues today in many cultures. But Jesus was a master of storytelling. His words provide many with guidelines and a road map for living. Using familiar imagery found in nature and other recognizable sources, he engaged his listeners with lessons that confronted every aspect of their lives, providing the tools for self-examination and change. Speaking in parables, however, sometimes caused confusion for his listeners, and readers today may wonder what exactly he meant, and how his words apply to everyday life. This book looks at each of Jesus's parables, explaining the key points, the central themes, and the meanings we can take away from the stories. By considering each parable in depth, the author helps readers come to a better understanding of the teachings of Jesus and what they mean for our lives.
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Table of contents
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter One: The Sower
- Chapter Two: The Wheat And Tares
- Chapter Three: The Mustard Seed
- Chapter Four: The Leaven
- Chapter Five: The Hidden Treasure And The Pearl Of Great Price
- Chapter Six: The Drag Net
- Chapter Seven: The Unmerciful Servant
- Chapter Eight: The Laborers In The Vineyard
- Chapter Nine: The Two Sons
- Chapter Ten: The Tenants
- Chapter Eleven: The Wedding Banquet
- Chapter Twelve: The Ten Virgins
- Chapter Thirteen: The Talents
- Chapter Fourteen: The Growing Seed
- Chapter Fifteen: The Two Debtors
- Chapter Sixteen: The Good Samaritan
- Chapter Seventeen: The Friend At Midnight
- Chapter Eighteen: The Rich Fool
- Chapter Nineteen: The Barren Fig Tree
- Chapter Twenty: The Great Banquet
- Chapter Twenty-One: The Lost Sheep
- Chapter Twenty-Two: The Lost Coin
- Chapter Twenty-Three: The Lost Son
- Chapter Twenty-Four: The Shrewd Manager
- Chapter Twenty-Five: The Rich Man And Lazarus
- Chapter Twenty-Six: The Unprofitable Servants
- Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Persistent Widow
- Chapter Twenty-Eight: The Pharisee And The Tax Collector
- Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Ten Minas
- Chapter Thirty: Conclusion
- Appendix: Parable Study Sheet
- Notes
- Resources