Summary: In the gospels, Jesus tells parables but he rarely explains them for his hearers. Instead, he allows people to enter the unfamiliar and sometimes strange world that the parables describe. These stories and Jesus’ use of them suggest that God promises us a different way of living and being.
Read the full article on The Huffington Post.
The Parables: Understanding Jesus’ Strange Good News
Summary: In the gospels, Jesus tells parables but he rarely explains them for his hearers. Instead, he allows people to enter the unfamiliar and sometimes strange world that the parables describe. These stories and Jesus’ use of them suggest that God promises us a different way of living and being.
Read the full article on The Huffington Post.
Bible commentary: general audience
gospels jesus kingdom of god luke 15 mark 4 matthew 5:13-17 parables