Parables at WorkJohn C. Purdy looks at familiar aspects of daily work in an unfamiliar way, that is, in relation to the parables of Jesus. In each of twelve chapters, Purdy examines one of the parables to see what it has to say about God's kingdom--its present demands and future rewards. Then, he shows what the parable means in the workplace. Finally, in a refreshing and practical way, he combines insights from the parable and insights from work experiences to draw forth a concrete message, a distinct pattern for being faithful to God. |
Common terms and phrases
Abraham Adam and Eve awake Bible biblical bread brother chores Christ Christian worker church comes daily denarius Dishonest Steward economic endowments enemy Eudora Welty evil faithful farmer field five talents flour friends fruits gifts God's kingdom God's reign gospel hard harvest hear Hidden Treasure hired hands hour householder human humankind investments Israel Jane Goodall Jesus joyful surprise kingdom of God kingdom of heaven labor live look Lord Loving Father Luke master Matt mean metaphor Mustard Seed notion once ourselves Parable patterns of obedience peace and justice Pearl Merchant person plant prodigal rewards Rich Fool Russell Baker scatter seed Scripture search for excellence Secretly Growing Seed society someone sowed good seed speaking in tongues stewardship story teaching tells temptation things tiny seed tion told vineyard warning waste Watchful Servants Weeds Wheat workplace Yahweh
References to this book
Stories with Intent: A Comprehensive Guide to the Parables of Jesus Klyne Snodgrass Limited preview - 2008 |