Stories Jesus Told

Stories Jesus Told

Author: Prof. Greg Carey

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 1501884166

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We love stories. That’s why we go to movies, read books, and listen to friends recount an experience. That’s also why teachers use the technique of storytelling to make a difficult concept easier for us to process. Jesus told stories, or parables, for that very reason—and to help us understand how God wants us to live life. Sometimes, however, stories like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son can be interpreted in more than one way. Even Bible scholars are divided on their meanings. In Stories Jesus Told, you’ll explore six of Jesus’ parables to learn how to read, interpret, and live them in your daily life. A DVD and Leader Guide are elements you can add to make a lively, six-week group study.


Parables

Parables

Author: Mary Hoffman

Publisher:

Published: 2001-08-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780711215238

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In eight retellings, Mary Hoffman shows how Jesus used simple parables to convey essential truths to his listeners. The parables include The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, The Prodigal Son, and The House on the Rock.


Parables Jesus Told

Parables Jesus Told

Author: Ella K. Lindvall

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780802471161

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Retells eight parables, such as the foolish farmer, the sheep that was lost, and two men who talked to God, in terms of modern situations. Includes the Biblical version and interpretive text.


Stories Jesus Told Colouring Book

Stories Jesus Told Colouring Book

Author: Nick Butterworth

Publisher: Candle Books

Published: 2006-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781859856536

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Read the parables and colour your favourite Bible stories from Nick Butterworth and Mick Inkpen.


Short Stories by Jesus

Short Stories by Jesus

Author: Amy-Jill Levine

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2014-09-09

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 006219819X

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The renowned biblical scholar, author of The Misunderstood Jew, and general editor for The Jewish Annotated New Testament interweaves history and spiritual analysis to explore Jesus’ most popular teaching parables, exposing their misinterpretations and making them lively and relevant for modern readers. Jesus was a skilled storyteller and perceptive teacher who used parables from everyday life to effectively convey his message and meaning. Life in first-century Palestine was very different from our world today, and many traditional interpretations of Jesus’ stories ignore this disparity and have often allowed anti-Semitism and misogyny to color their perspectives. In this wise, entertaining, and educational book, Amy-Jill Levine offers a fresh, timely reinterpretation of Jesus’ narratives. In Short Stories by Jesus, she analyzes these “problems with parables,” taking readers back in time to understand how their original Jewish audience understood them. Levine reveals the parables’ connections to first-century economic and agricultural life, social customs and morality, Jewish scriptures and Roman culture. With this revitalized understanding, she interprets these moving stories for the contemporary reader, showing how the parables are not just about Jesus, but are also about us—and when read rightly, still challenge and provoke us two thousand years later.


Stories Jesus Told Us

Stories Jesus Told Us

Author: SU BOX T/A WORDBOX

Publisher: QEB Publishing

Published: 2018-03-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781682973066

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The perfect introduction to Jesus’ stories, six much-loved parables from the New Testament are re-told simply and clearly and accompanied by beautiful picture-book style illustrations. Each story can be read to the child but can also be enjoyed by children on their own as their reading skills develop. Next Steps are included at the back of the book to encourage further discussion and there’s a rhyme for children to join in with and lots to spot throughout the books.


The Parables of Jesus

The Parables of Jesus

Author: R. T. Kendall

Publisher: Chosen Books

Published: 2008-09

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 0800794583

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IN THIS KINGDOM, NOT EVEN THE ROYALS ARE IMMUNE TO DANGER With a sexy FBI agent posing as her suitor, Princess Laila of Qamsar is home for the wedding of her brother the Emir. In truth, the beautiful royal and Harris Truman are on an undercover mission: to find the infamous terrorist her brother is suspected of aiding. But once the festivities begin, Laila faces a bigger threat than Al-Adel. Her secret meetings with Harris pose a danger to her safety—and her heart. To gain his love and live in freedom as his equal is her ardent desire. But will she betray her traditions for a man whose kisses are part of a charade?


Parables

Parables

Author: John F. MacArthur

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 2015-10-27

Total Pages: 250

ISBN-13: 1400203503

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Have you ever wondered why Jesus often spoke in parables? Are you curious about what lessons we can learn from these parables today? Pastor and bestselling author John MacArthur breaks down the parables and teaches us how we can apply these deceptively simple stories to modern Christianity. Jesus was a master storyteller, and the parables he often told were no exception. Beneath these unassuming stories were deeply profound spiritual lessons that were designed to reach all who heard them--from the faithful to the faithless--and they're still relevant today. In Parables, MacArthur argues that these short, memorable stories represented more than just symbolism or a clever teaching style--they were carefully crafted tales that made the mysteries of the Gospel more accessible to everyday believers. Parables will help you see Jesus' teachings in a brand new light, addressing some of the most common questions on the topic, including: When did Jesus start teaching in parables? What makes parables so accessible? How can we interpret these stories? What common threads link each of the parables together? What do parables teach us about the kingdom of God? MacArthur has spent a lifetime sharing the Word of God in clear and comprehensible terms with believers of all walks of life. Let him be your guide as he sheds light on the essential lessons contained in the most infamous and influential short stories the world has ever known.


The Parables

The Parables

Author: Simon J. Kistemaker

Publisher: Baker Books

Published: 2002-03

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13:

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A clear introduction to the parables of Jesus, including and examination of their settings, interpretations, and implications for the Christian life.