A thoroughly researched and deeply insightful exploration of Jesus’ teachings from the Gospels. Over a third of the Gospels by Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain Jesus’ parables. In the Book of Matthew, we learn that this style of teaching fulfilled G-d’s prophecy: "I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world." But how do we best interpret these vital lessons? The Parables of Jesus Explained offers a close reading of fifty two parables from the Bible. Author Stephen Tvedten explains that a parable is a word-picture which uses an earthly image or story to illustrate a spiritual truth or lesson. It creates a mini-drama that helps define the unknown and unseen by using both the visible and the known. This volume includes close readings of some of the best-known parables, such as The Parable of the Good Samaritan and The Parable of the Prodigal Son, as well as lesser-known stories, such as The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant.

This collection of the 42 parables spoken by Jesus Christ is divided into six categories, and for each category the significance for the modern day is discussed. (Christian)

Dr. Pentecost describes the setting of each parable, explains the problem or question it addresses, and offers Christ's solution to that issue.

The Parables of Christ is a simple and yet thought-provoking analysis of the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It carefully analyzes forty-eight of Jesuss most important parables as the foundation of the New Testament gospel, and it places them within the context of the Old Testament law. The Parables of Christ is especially useful for those persons who are unfamiliar with Jesuss fundamental teachings. But this book is also an innovative Bible-study companion that is very practical and useful for knowledgeable and experienced Christians, lawyers, pastors, and theologians.

Some sections of the Bible give us grand theology. Some move us to grateful responses to God. But The Parables of JESUS CHRIST break through mere words and make us see things more clearly as Jesus aloud his listeners to live through the eyes of the characters he spoke about. In this book, Robert Gobelet takes us systematically through the parables of Jesus so we all can learn these life changing and transforming truths taught by Jesus himself.