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Understanding the 40 Parables of Jesus Christ Paperback – May 15, 2015

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A Unique Approach - Genre, Context, and Culture
Understanding the 40 Parables of Jesus Christ takes the approach of understanding Jesus' parables by examining the genre, scriptural context, and historical culture. The goal of this approach is to "reveal" theology from the Bible, as opposed to trying to find verses to support a belief. This is the difference between letting the Bible tell us what is true, versus someone trying to find evidence for what they want to believe. When we allow the Bible to teach us what to believe, we can better set aside our own biases and become more receptive to God's truths.

Importance of Context and Culture
Parables are a particular genre of literature that are characterized by typically having only one meaning. The meaning of Jesus' parables can generally be determined by the point Jesus makes to introduce or end them. However, sometimes the point is obscure due to culture, or the meaning is missed due to a failure to carefully consider the context.

Learn From the Greatest Teacher
This book lists all the parables of Jesus Christ, including supplemental information necessary for understanding them. Each parable has a summary of what is being said, along with the meaning Jesus Christ is teaching. Some of the questions that this book will answer include:
  • Why does Jesus speak in parables?
  • What is the meaning of the "talents" in the talents/pounds parable?
  • What is the real focus of the prodigal son?
  • What did Jesus mean by treasures new and old?
  • Who is the man without a wedding robe in the wedding banquet parable?
  • Why is the dishonest manager praised for his shrewdness?
  • What does Jesus really mean by counting the costs?
The answers to these questions, and more, are answered by carefully examining the contextual and historical evidence. Also included is a chapter revealing scriptural evidence that proves that Jesus Christ is God, as well as important supplementary material for understanding these parables.
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    May 15, 2015
  4. Dimensions
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  5. ISBN-10
    1514601915
  6. ISBN-13
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 15, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1514601915
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1514601914
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.34 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Messiah-of-God.com is a website created to be informative on subjects regarding the Bible, Theology, God, and Jesus Christ.

The goal is to reveal theology from the Bible, as opposed to trying to find verses to support a belief. This is the difference between letting the Bible tell us what is true, versus us trying to find evidence for what we want to believe. When we allow the Bible to teach us what to believe, we can better set aside our own biases and become more receptive to God's truths.

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Customers find the book helpful and useful for their studies. They say it's a good first parables book.

"Explains the parables very well. A good first parables book. You may even have some "Ahh, so that's what he meant" moments. It's enlightening...." Read more

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"This book has been most helpful. I am doing a study on the parables and has helped me to gain knowledge and understanding the parable of Jesus." Read more

"A helpful book, something to induce thought. The search portion allows users to find the parallels between stories and culture. A nice reference book." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to understand and a good first parables book. It gets to the point without time-wasting babbling.

"Explains the parables very well. A good first parables book. You may even have some "Ahh, so that's what he meant" moments. It's enlightening...." Read more

"...The descriptions of the parables offer great thought provoking meditation" Read more

"If you buy just one parables book, this should be it. Clear, and it gets to the point without time-wasting babbling. Well done!" Read more

"...on the parables and has helped me to gain knowledge and understanding the parable of Jesus." Read more

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  • regapal
    5.0 out of 5 stars Are written at an easy to understand level
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024
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    Explains the parables very well. A good first parables book. You may even have some "Ahh, so that's what he meant" moments. It's enlightening. Good bind and paper quality(the highlighter doesn't bleed through).
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  • Sandee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good resource
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2020
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    I enjoyed this so much I will read over and over again
    The descriptions of the parables offer great thought provoking meditation
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  • GARY A PEARCE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2023
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    If you buy just one parables book, this should be it. Clear, and it gets to the point without time-wasting babbling. Well done!
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  • ronnie shead
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021
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    Great item. Very helpful book in my studies.
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  • L.J
    5.0 out of 5 stars Heplful Book
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2016
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    This book has been most helpful. I am doing a study on the parables and has helped me to gain knowledge and understanding the parable of Jesus.
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  • Ellen Gross
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stories
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2016
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    A helpful book, something to induce thought. The search portion allows users to find the parallels between stories and culture. A nice reference book.
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  • Myron Loken
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not worth buying
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2024
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    Author really said nothing. Couldn't figure out his motive for writing it. Discarded it.
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  • Withthetapofafinger
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bible study
    Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2020
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    My dad was studying the parables and this helped him so much.
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  • Maranda Ng
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 30, 2024
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    The book is very helpful for leading the bible study. Also the questions in every chapter are good for the discussion in the meeting.
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  • Gajulavarthi e p raju
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
    Reviewed in India on April 5, 2019
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    I bought this and reading in the kindle the writter was so clear in conveying the message to the reader and as a preacher it helped me so much to teach to the children and youth
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  • ian lowry
    3.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2024
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    A bit simplistic. I wanted context.
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