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- The Parables of JesusStudy the main themes in Jesus' parables and see why he used them as the primary vehicle for his message.
- ParablesParables are a common tool, even today, for teaching morals through short stories. But is this how Jesus used them?
- Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables? (Their Purpose Explained)Jesus used parables to spread his message and explain the Kingdom of God. Learn about why he used them and his purpose for doing so.
- Decoding the ParablesTim and Jon talk about the first of three questions to help us become wise readers of the parables and gain insight from them. What symbols did Jesus weave in the parables—and which did he not?
- Finding Meaning in the ParablesHow do you determine the meaning of a parable? And how should you apply it to your life? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss how to identify the meaning and significance of the parables of Jesus.
- Jesus and the Parables of the ProphetsMany of Jesus’ parables sound oddly similar to the parables of the prophets. This isn’t a coincidence. Jesus saw himself as fulfilling the role of a prophet to Israel’s leaders.
- Parables as Subversive CritiqueJesus often used parables as a means of indirect communication to critique and dismantle his listener’s views of the world in order to show them the true nature of God’s Kingdom. In this episode, Tim and Jon talk about parables as subversive critique.
- Parables in Context – Parables Q+RWhy didn’t Paul use more parables? Is the parable of the four soils about salvation, or something else? In this episode, Tim and Jon answer these and other excellent audience questions on the parables of Jesus.
- The Purpose of ParablesParables are a common tool, even today, for teaching morals through short stories. But is this how Jesus used them? In this first episode of a new series, Tim and Jon talk about what parables are and how Jesus used them in surprising ways.
- Matthew 7:24-27: The Two HousesWatch a short animated video commentary that explains the meaning of Jesus’ parable of the two houses built on rock and sand.
- The Prodigal Son: Luke 9-19Jesus continued to announce God's Kingdom as a place in which all people are welcomed and celebrated. And the religious leaders were not happy.
- Prayer and ParadiseTim shares his personal history with prayer, and then dives into a biblical study of God’s Eden paradise appearing where we least expect it.
- What Does Jesus Say About Money? (Studio Conversation)In his third teaching on money, Jesus issues a warning about elevating wealth to the position of God in our lives. To describe wealth, Jesus uses the word “mammon,” which can be translated as “the thing in which you trust.” What happens when we put our trust in our wealth? What does Jesus mean by “unrighteous wealth?” And what can it look like to be free from the love of money? In this uncut episode, join Tim and Jon in a long-form dialogue exploring the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and how we can only have one ultimate allegiance—God or money.
- Why Does Jesus Talk About Pearls and Pigs?Is it possible to evaluate the behavior of others in a healthy way? Jesus offers two parables that illustrate the wisdom needed to evaluate someone else's behavior. The first parable invites us to examine ourselves before others, and the second parable reminds us the necessary discernment for this happens only in a community of faith. In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss Jesus’ teachings on how and when to speak into the lives of others.
- Back to the Tree of LifeJesus often talks about the Kingdom of God like a garden. And in this Kingdom, Jesus saw himself as the tree at the center. Listen in as we discuss the life and parables of Jesus as well as the future promise of a new Eden on the final pages of the Bible.
- The Crisis of DecisionThe parables of Jesus force a choice for his listeners. Will they embrace the upside-down value system of the Kingdom of God, or will they refuse to participate in the party? In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss two additional themes of the parables.
- Weeds and WheatLearn more about the famous parable of the Weeds and Wheat in Matthew 13 in this podcast episode from BibleProject™.
- A Tale of Two SheltersExplore the “lived parable” of Jonah’s two shelters and his attempt to create his own little Eden.
- Israel the Unfaithful WifeEzekiel 16 illustrates Israel's idolatry through a parable of an unfaithful wife. Wrestle with this grim portrait of a broken covenant.
- Wealth and WorryDiscover Jesus’ teaching on money and possessions, including the worries they tend to produce in peoples’ lives. Learn how this section of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount (6:25-34) connects with the larger biblical story.
