Peter Rhea Jones has spent the majority of his career studying and teaching the parables. Studying the Parables of Jesus is a primer on the historical and -literary approaches to biblical study. It informs and inspires in dialogue with contemporary methods and contemporary meanings. It provides an introduction to the methods of interpretation of the parables as well as an opening chapter on the recent history of interpretation. The chapters of exegesis approach a select group of parables for a more intensive analysis. While reserving much of the technical details for the endnotes, the text includes -discussion of critical issues and alternative opinions. Questions and exercises are appended at the close of each chapter for personal use or classroom -discussion.

Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant in His parables? In The Parables of Jesus, British Pastor Keith Thomas teaches in-depth to explain some of the most important topics on spiritual growth that Jesus taught.

The Parables are indeed a good way to know Jesus on a more personal level! By doing more than just reading them (STUDYING THEM) you can learn the thoughts that were close to His heart. You can become more familiar with the things He thought were important. You can realize that He not only expects you to walk in God's will, but you will learn that He has told you how to do that! He never expected you to live to a certain standard without telling you how to accomplish it! All we have to do is study His word! It is His promise that "all things are possible..." even walking in His will!

Jesus used parables to communicate important truth about God’s Kingdom. Parables of Jesus is a 14-page full color pamphlet that will introduce you to the parables of Jesus. All 39 of these “heavenly stories with earthly meanings” are explained: the Prodigal Son, the Good Samaritan, the Lost Sheep, the Mustard Seed, the Talents, and more. Includes Helpful Features, such as—A chart explaining all 39 of Jesus’ parables. Includes simple summaries, Bible references, and comments on how to practically apply its message to your life.A side-by-side comparison chart showing the scriptural location of each parable in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Easily see where to find the parables at a glance.7 Key Characteristics of Jesus’ Parables (Provides great insight for teachers.)Overview on what parables are and their purpose.Parables of Jesus is an excellent way to learn more about the stories that show God’s purposes in the world. Parables of Jesus also includes tips for studying parables for Bible Study groups. 8.5 x 5.5 inches; unfolds to 38 inches. 14 panels. Fits inside a Bible cover. Parables of Jesus discussion and study questions: Jesus used parables to explain truths about God’s Kingdom. These stories bring us wisdom, comfort, and instruction.Read panels 1, 11-13 on “Interpretation of Parables” to understand the basics of parables and how Jesus used them.Using the suggestions on panel 12, study these parables to get started-The Pharisee and the Tax Collector - #38. Read from Luke 18:19-14The Good Samaritan - #23. Read from Luke 10:30-37The Rich Fool - #25. Read from Luke 12:16-21Using the steps on panel 13, go deeper with each of these parables. You may want to use a study Bible or a commentary to find out the cultural and historical background.Now that you have studied these three parables, read through the remaining 36 parables and choose three more to study. How are they similar? How different?Continue through the rest of the parables. Identify the main points.Application:What is the most important characteristic of God you identified in each of these parables?Knowing this about God and his kingdom, how should people live and make their decisions? Pick one area in your life that you would handle differently as a result of this insight.What specifically will you do this week?

Part of the Rose Bible Basics series, Parables and Other Bible Studies will help you see the love of God through some of your favorite Bible passages. Each chapter provides basic tools for interpreting and applying Scripture so you can learn how to walk in step with God’s plan for your life. Your small group or Sunday school class will enjoy studying these favorite biblical passages:Parables of Jesus: insights into God’s Kingdom lifeLife of Joseph: on the purpose of sufferingPsalm 23: comfort during difficult timesLife of David: God’s power in the lives of flawed peopleEsther: Answers the question, “Where is God when life is unfair?1 Corinthians 13: patience, kindness, perseverance Also includes a six-session study guide.

A hundred years after A. Schweitzer's Von Reimarus zu Wrede, the study of the historical Jesus is again experiencing a renaissance. Ongoing since the beginning of the 1980's, this renaissance has produced an abundance of Jesus studies that also display a welcome diversity of methods, approaches and hypotheses. The Handbook of the Study of the Historical Jesus is designed to handle this diversity and abundance. Drawing from first-class scholarship throughout the world, the four large volumes of the Handbook offer a unique assembly of leading experts presenting their approaches to the historical Jesus, as well as a thought-out compilation of original studies on a large variety of topics pertaining to Jesus research and adjacent areas.

The Power of Parables documents the surprising ways in which Jewish and Christian parables bridge religion with daily life. This 2019 conference volume rediscovers the original power of parables to shock and affect their audience, which has since been reduced by centuries of preaching and repetition. Not only do parables enhance the perspective on Scripture or the kingdom of heaven, they also change the sensory regime of the audience in perceiving the outer world. The theological differences in their applications appear secondary in view of their powerful rhetoric and suggest a shared genre.

The CSB Study Bible is designed to help you know and be transformed by God's Word. The Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible (CSB) that keeps Scripture primary on every page. To inspire you to grow in your understanding and love for God's Word, the CSB Study Bible, includes an award-winning array of study resources including over 16,000 study notes, tools, and word studies--each tool presented on the same page as the verses it refers to. Whether you are preparing for future Bible studies or daily readings, this study Bible for men and women is the ideal resource for lifelong discipleship. Features include: 368 word studies to introduce you to the context and meaning behind key Greek and Hebrew words High-quality smyth-sewn binding that will lie open whether you are reading Genesis 1 or Revelation 22 Full-color visuals to help you see the structure and context of Scripture come alive, including 94 photographs, 55 maps, 44 paintings, 21 illustrations/reconstructions, 19 charts, and 61 timelines Introductions and outlines for each book, including background information, theological themes, and insights into the unique contribution of each book Easy-to-read layout with two columns of text, Jesus' words in red, center-column cross-references, and three columns of notes Available in LeatherTouch (similar to an imitation leather Bible), cloth over board, hardcover, and genuine leather This CSB women's and men's study Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible(R) (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others.

This volume examines a multitude of characters in Matthew's gospel and provides an in-depth look at the different approaches currently employed by scholars working with literary and reader-oriented methods. Beginning with an introduction on 'the properties of character' and the several aspects involved in the creation of person, the contributors provide a close reading of numerous characters and character types in the Gospel of Matthew. Including Mary, King Herod, John the Baptist, Jesus the Preacher, Jesus the Teacher, God the Father, the Roman Centurion, Peter, Women, Gentiles, Scribes and Pharisees, and Romans. Such close studies aid the understanding of different issues in Matthean characterization, while also charting the development of hermeneutical vistas that have developed in contemporary scholarship, resulting in a collection of exegetical character studies that are self-consciously working from a literary, narrative-critical, reader-oriented, or related methodology.