One of Jesus’ most common teaching tools was the parable. If you have read the Gospels, then you know that he used these short stories frequently to answer questions and teach his disciples. Since Jesus used parables so often, it’s important that we are able to properly read them and gain their instruction for our lives. In part 1 of How to Read the Parables, we talk about what it means to read the Bible, what parables are, and the various types of parables.
Show Highlights
When we read the Bible, we need to strive for proper interpretation and application.
Parables are stories and sayings that Jesus would toss alongside his other teachings and interactions to make a point or answer a question.
Reading the parables well depends on being able to identify what type of parable it is and then applying the right hermeneutical rules to interpret it.
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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