{"product_id":"twelve-parables-of-jesus-bible-study-for-christian-living-9780687490004","title":"Twelve Parables of Jesus: Bible Study for Christian Living","description":"Many of us have heard the parables of Jesus all our lives, and we might even know them by heart. So why study them again? Why take another look at the parable of the talents, the parable of the prodigal son, the parable of the wise and foolish virgins, and nine others? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs our life experiences accumulate, we bring a fresh eye to the Scriptures. This is especially true of the parables, as they deal with people and life and everyday events. In many ways, reflecting on the parables in light of our own lives can bring us closer to Jesus. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhether you are encountering these parables for the first time or for the first time again, you will find them leading you into the mind and spirit of Jesus and offering lessons for living in the kingdom of God. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eSessions: \u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \"He Said Nothing to Them Without a Parable\"\u003cbr\u003e1. What to Do While Waiting for the Judgment \u003cbr\u003e Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)\u003cbr\u003e2. The Power of Persistence\u003cbr\u003e Ask, Seek, Knock (Luke 11:1-13; 18:1-8)\u003cbr\u003e3. How to Deal With Demons\u003cbr\u003e The Empty House (Matthew 12:38-50)\u003cbr\u003e4. Good for Nothing\u003cbr\u003e The Barren Fig Tree (Luke 13:1-9)\u003cbr\u003e5. Serendipity\u003cbr\u003e The Treasure and the Pearl (Matthew 13:44-46)\u003cbr\u003e6. How to Escape Being Posessed by Possessions\u003cbr\u003e The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-34)\u003cbr\u003e7. Our Most Common Sin\u003cbr\u003e Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-17)\u003cbr\u003e8. Practicing Humility\u003cbr\u003e Places at the Table (Luke 14:7-11)\u003cbr\u003e9. How Do We Get Rid of Evil Without Destroying Good?\u003cbr\u003e Wheat and Tares (Matthew 13:24-30)\u003cbr\u003e10. What to Do When You Have Been Forgiven\u003cbr\u003e The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)\u003cbr\u003e11. What to Do With Your Assets\u003cbr\u003e The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30)\u003cbr\u003e12. Lost and Found\u003cbr\u003e The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-32)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abingdon Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2006\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780687490004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 143\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.03w x 0.32d","brand":"Maxie Dunnam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36639990644892,"sku":"9780687490004","price":12.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_8747cc4c-5384-4a71-90ff-d97fb1b84803.jpg?v=1603851098","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/twelve-parables-of-jesus-bible-study-for-christian-living-9780687490004","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}