Parables from the Back Side Volume 2
Description
This study is an addition to the author's popular "Back Side" books. J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character.
Chapter titles: 1. The Value of the House--Matthew 7:24-27 2. The Man Who Talked with His Soul--Luke 12:13-21 3. What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?--Luke 7:36-48 4. The Importance of Downward Mobility--Luke 14:7-11 5. The Danger of Being Good and Empty--Matthew 12:43-45 6. Risky business--Matthew 13:45-46 7. Miracles Can Be Overrated--Luke 16:19-31 8. Second Chance for a Poor Manager--Luke 16:1-13 9. A Laugh and a Prayer--Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 10. It Happens While We Sleep--Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 11. The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party--Matthew 22:1-14 12. The Genius of Effective Waiting--Luke 12:32-40
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- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Book information
- Copyright Information
- Dedication
- Content
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: The Value of the House
- Chapter 2: The Man Who Talked with His Soul
- Chapter 3: What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?
- Chapter 4: The Importance of Downward Mobility
- Chapter 5: The Danger of Being Good and Empty
- Chapter 6: Risky Business
- Chapter 7: Miracles Can Be Overrated
- Chapter 8: Second Chance for a Poor Manager
- Chapter 9: A Laugh and a Prayer
- Chapter 10: It Happens While We Sleep
- Chapter 11: The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party
- Chapter 12: The Genius of Effective Waiting
- Study Guide
- Back Cover
