Asserting that Jesus taught in parables is not the same thing as saying, however, that the parables as we have them today are exactly the words that Jesus originally spoke. We should consider the role of the storyteller, for good storytellers adapt their tales to the needs and interests of their audiences.
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Which Way, Lord? Exploring Your Life’s Purpose in the Journeys of Paul Rob Fuquay
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In this Bible study based on her Short Stories by Jesus, Levine analyzes these “problems with parables,” taking readers back in time to understand how their original Jewish audience understood them. With this revitalized understanding, she shows how the parables are not just about Jesus, but are also about us—and when read rightly, still challenge and provoke us.
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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.
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God created every person with a desire for meaning and purpose. This 6-week churchwide series is designed to help us intentionally consider the big question asked by everyone: “What is the purpose of my life?” It helps us unpack our life alongside the apostle Paul’s life, past and present, to find our purpose and passion. A perfect study for back-to-school or the beginning of a new year, the series includes a book; DVD with video sessions filmed in Turkey, Israel, and Greece; age-level discussion guides for children, youth, and adults; sermon helps; worship media; daily devotions; and more. Upper Room Books.
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