Praying the Parables of Jesus
eBook - ePub

Praying the Parables of Jesus

A 40-Day Devotional Journey in Word and Image

  1. 271 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Praying the Parables of Jesus

A 40-Day Devotional Journey in Word and Image

About this book

Praying the Parables of Jesus offers an immersive encounter with Scripture, guiding readers to connect more deeply with the teachings of Jesus through prayerful reflection on His parables. In a world that constantly pulls our attention in countless directions, these 40 devotions invite us to pause, focus, and rediscover the quiet assurance of living out our faith with conviction.

Drawing inspiration from Eugene Peterson's perspective on parables as tools that "force attention, participation, and involvement," authors Macchia and Skinner guide us into each parable, training our eyes to see, our ears to hear, and our feet to follow Jesus' path. This book helps us recalibrate our spirits toward faithfulness and fruitfulness, aligning our lives with the Kingdom of God in the here and now of our daily lives.

Using the text of The Message Bible, Praying the Parables of Jesus provides holistic, multisensory prompts that encourage readers to not only hear and respond to the Word but also to live into it. Features included:

  • Key contextual insights into 40 of Jesus' parables,
  • A guided prayerful reading of each parable, using the ancient practice of Lectio Divina,
  • A companion reflection on original art inspired by the parable, based on the ancient practice of Visio Divina.

This transformative experience helps turn the prism of daily life in a redemptive direction, offering gentle guidance from Jesus the storyteller to cultivate a life rooted in truth, prayer, and grace.

Information

Publisher
NavPress
Year
2025
eBook ISBN
9798898020408
Topic
Theology & Religion

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Endorsements
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. Foreword
  8. Welcome
  9. Introduction: Praying It Slant
  10. Frequently Asked Questions about the Parables of Jesus
  11. 1: The Lamp on a Stand: Matthew 5:14-16; Mark 4:21-22; Luke 8:16-18; 11:33-36
  12. 2: The Wise Builder and the Foolish Builder: Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49
  13. 3: New Cloth on an Old Garment: Matthew 9:14-17; Mark 2:19-22; Luke 5:34-39
  14. 4: New Wine in Cracked Bottles: Matthew 9:16-17; Mark 2:21-22; Luke 5:36-39
  15. 5: The Weeds: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43
  16. 6: The Mustard Seed/Acorn: Matthew 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19
  17. 7: The Yeast: Matthew 13:33; Luke 13:20-21
  18. 8: The Hidden Treasure: Matthew 13:44
  19. 9: The Pearl: Matthew 13:45-46
  20. 10: The Net: Matthew 13:47-50
  21. 11: The Store Owner: Matthew 13:52
  22. 12: The Unmerciful Servant: Matthew 18:23-35
  23. 13: The Workers in the Vineyard: Matthew 20:1-16
  24. 14: The Two Sons: Matthew 21:28-32
  25. 15: The Tenants: Matthew 21:33-45; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19
  26. 16: The Wedding Banquet: Matthew 22:1-14
  27. 17: The Fig Tree: Matthew 24:32-35; Mark 13:28-31; Luke 21:29-33
  28. 18: The Ten Virgins: Matthew 25:1-13
  29. 19: The Talents/Minas: Matthew 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27
  30. 20: The Sheep and the Goats: Matthew 25:31-46
  31. 21: The Growing Seed: Mark 4:26-29
  32. 22: The Creditor and the Two Debtors: Luke 7:41-47
  33. 23: The Sower: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23; Mark 4:1-9; Luke 8:4-15
  34. 24: The Good Samaritan: Luke 10:30-37
  35. 25: The Friend in Need: Luke 11:5-13
  36. 26: The Rich Fool: Luke 12:13-21
  37. 27: The Watchful Servants: Mark 13:32-37; Luke 12:35-40
  38. 28: The Faithful and Wise Servant: Matthew 24:45-51; Luke 12:42-48
  39. 29: The Barren Tree: Luke 13:6-9
  40. 30: The Place of Honor: Luke 14:7-14
  41. 31: The Great Banquet: Luke 14:15-24
  42. 32: The Cost of Being a Disciple: Luke 14:25-35
  43. 33: The Lost Sheep: Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:1-7
  44. 34: The Lost Coin: Luke 15:8-10
  45. 35a: The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-24
  46. 35b: The Older Son: Luke 15:25-32
  47. 36: The Shrewd Manager: Luke 16:1-13
  48. 37: The Rich Man and Lazarus: Luke 16:19-31
  49. 38: The Obedient Servant: Luke 17:7-10
  50. 39: The Persistent Widow: Luke 18:1-8
  51. 40: The Pharisee and the Tax Collector: Luke 18:9-14
  52. Conclusion and Response
  53. Acknowledgments
  54. About the Authors
  55. About Leadership Transformations, Inc.

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