The 22 Parables of Jesus: Analyzed, Studied, and Unpacked to Understand Their True Meaning - Couverture souple

Selas, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798272736468

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

Jesus never wrote a book—he told stories. Stories so profound that twenty centuries later, they still transform lives, challenge assumptions, and reveal truths no philosophy can match.

The 22 Parables of Jesus takes you beyond surface readings into the radical heart of Christ's most powerful teachings. Why did a Samaritan—despised by Jews—become the hero of mercy? What made a prodigal's older brother more lost than the one who squandered everything? Why does a shepherd leave ninety-nine sheep for one?

Each chapter unpacks one parable with historical context, theological depth, and modern application. You'll discover how a mustard seed reveals Kingdom growth, why five virgins were left outside the wedding feast, and what it truly means when the Good Shepherd says, "I know my sheep." These aren't just ancient tales—they're windows into God's character, mirrors reflecting our souls, and invitations to live differently.

Written in accessible yet profound prose, this book challenges comfortable religion while offering genuine hope. Whether you're encountering these parables for the first time or the thousandth, you'll find fresh insight, uncomfortable questions, and life-changing truth. The stories Jesus told weren't meant to be analyzed and shelved—they were meant to be lived.

The parables have been speaking for two thousand years. Are you ready to truly hear them?

• Discover what Jesus really meant—go beyond Sunday school interpretations to the radical, life-altering truth of each parable
• Understand ancient context—see first-century Palestine come alive and grasp why these stories shocked Jesus' original audience
• Apply timeless wisdom to modern life—find practical guidance for relationships, money, prayer, forgiveness, and faith in today's world
• Challenge comfortable Christianity—confront self-righteousness, false security, and religious performance that blocks genuine transformation
• Experience God's scandalous grace—encounter a Father who runs to prodigals, a Shepherd who dies for sheep, and mercy that exceeds all deserving
• Learn to read Scripture deeper—develop skills to unpack biblical narratives and hear God's voice through ancient stories
• Prepare for eternity—face urgent warnings about readiness, judgment, and what truly matters when the door closes

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: espagnol
• ISBN 13: 9798272736468
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 264
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Printed by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg