Parables
The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told
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Maurice England
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John MacArthur
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Pastor-teacher John MacArthur helps listeners understand Jesus' parables and how they relate to the whole of his message.
Jesus was a master storyteller, and the parables he told were ingeniously simple word pictures with profound spiritual lessons. Understanding the parables is a crucial matter for followers of Jesus. Jesus told parables so his people might comprehend his message about the kingdom of God clearly.
Master expositor and Bible commentator John MacArthur has spent a lifetime explaining the word of God in clear and comprehensible terms. In Parables, he helps Christians understand the essential lessons contained in the most famous and influential short stories the world has ever known.
©2015 John MacArthur (P)2015 Thomas Nelson PublishersYou may also enjoy...
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- Diana
- 2023-04-03
Great book!
Love the explanations Pastor MacArthur wrote about the parables. I was inspired as each chapter was read. Most likely a re-listening on my Audible. Highly recommended for growing Christians.
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- michael rae
- 2021-08-09
in depth study
good study. this book gave me a clearer understanding of what those parables mean
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