If you are going to understand Jesus' teaching in the Gospels, then you must know how to read the parables. The parables of Jesus are some of the most famous stories in the world for a good reason. Jesus was a master storyteller and the use of parables was one of his favorite teaching techniques. In part 2 of How to Read the Parables, I will teach you the four basic steps to interpreting the parables and provide examples.
Show Highlights
Catch up with part 1 of this series.
Learn the four steps to interpreting and applying the parables well.
Get insight into how interpreting kingdom parables are slightly different than others.
Hear why you should be careful not to allegorize parables.
See a few examples of how to interpret some parables.
Resources
Download my presentation slides from this episode.
Great books on the parables:
Read Craig Blomberg’s book Interpreting the Parables.
Read Simon Kistemaker’s book The Parables: Understanding the Stories Jesus Told.
Great books on biblical interpretation:
Read Grasping God's Word: A Hands-On Approach to Reading, Interpreting, and Applying the Bible by J. Scott Duval and J. Daniel Hays.
Read How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth by Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart.
Check out the resources from the class “How to Read the New Testament” that we did at Redeemer City Church.
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