Introduction to Parables

Explores the basics of parables: definition of a parable and some categories of parables. We examine parables found in John's Gospel and the nature of the Kingdom of God. Then review Jesus' purposes in teaching by parables: (1) to clarify truth to the spiritually hungry, and  (2) to hide truth from the spiritually dull. We examine the long, sad history of allegorizing Jesus' parables, the outline some rules of interpretation to aid us.

What is Jesus' Parables for Disciples?

The stories and analogies and parables Jesus told capsulize a vast treasury of Kingdom truths designed to disciple men and women and help them understand the Kingdom of God.