Preaching the Parables: From Responsible Interpretation to Powerful Proclamation

by Craig L. Blomberg

Overview

A guide to preaching the parables that shows how to first interpret the parables, then proclaim their significance.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801027499
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/01/2004
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.53(d)

About the Author

Craig L. Blomberg (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is distinguished professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary. He is the author or editor of more than ten books, including Jesus and the Gospels and Interpreting the Parables.

Table of Contents

	Abbreviations	7
	Preface	9
	Introduction	13
1	The Parable of the Prodigal Sons and Their Father (Luke 15:11-32)	33
2	Can I Be Saved without Stewardship? (Luke 16:19-31)	45
3	Who Is My Most Important Neighbor? (Luke 10:25-37)	56
4	Can I Be Saved If I Refuse to Forgive Others? (Matthew 18:23-35)	70
5	Shrewd Stewards (Luke 16:1-13)	82
6	Let's Play Wedding, Let's Play Funeral (Matthew 11:16-19)	94
7	How Do You Hear? (Matthew 13:1-23)	105
8	Seeds, Weeds, and Explosive Growth (Matthew 13:24-43)	118
9	The Kingdom of Heaven: Priceless (Matthew 13:44-52)	131
10	The Basement of the Hard Rock Cafe (Matthew 7:13-27)	143
11	The Parable of the Recovering Homosexual (Luke 18:9-14)	156
12	Pray and Persevere (Luke 18:1-8)	169
13	The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)	181
14	How to Prepare for Christ's Return (Matthew 24:43-25:30)	192
15	Who Really Are the Sheep and the Goats? (Matthew 25:31-46)	205
	Conclusion	217
	Notes	221
	Subject Index	239
	Scripture Index	247