The Parables of Jesus: Lessons in Life from the Master Teacher

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Kregel Publications, Aug 1, 1998 - Religion - 176 pages
Pentecost describes the setting of each parable, explains the problem or question it addresses, and the solution contained therein.
 

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The Searching Shepherd The Searching Woman and the Seeking Father
95
The Foresighted Manager
104
The Rich Man and the Beggar
107
The Unworthy Slave
111
The Persistent Widow
113
The Pharisee
115
The Laborers in the Vineyard
121
The Ten Minas
125

Parables Concerning the New Form of the Kingdom
42
THE SOWER THE SEED AND THE SONS
46
The Growing Seed
49
THE WEEDS
50
The Mustard Seed
52
The Yeast Mixed in Flour
54
The Treasure Hidden in the Field and the Fine Pearl
56
The Net
58
THE OWNER OF THE HOUSE
59
The Wicked Servant
61
The Good Shepherd
64
The Good Samaritan
67
The Persistent Friend
72
The Rich Fool
75
The Faithful Servants
79
The Fruitless Fig Tree
82
Seats at a Wedding Feast
85
The Great Banquet
88
The Tower Builder and the King Going to Battle
92
The Two Sons
129
The Owner of a Vineyard
131
The Wedding Banquet
135
The Fig Tree
140
The Keeper of the Door
143
The Watchful Owner and The Wise Servant
145
The Ten Virgins
148
The Talents
151
The Sheep and the Goats
153
An Interpretation of the Doctrine of the Kingdom in the Parables
157
The Rejection of the Offer
160
The Postponement of the Kingdom
161
The Judgment on That Generation Because of Their Rejection of the Messiah
162
The New Form of the Kingdom
163
Exhortations in View of the Coming of Christ to Establish the Millennial Kingdom
166
Events Preparing for the Establishment of the Millennial Kingdom
167
Life in the Kingdom
170
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