What Do Jesus' Parables Mean?

The Good Samaritan. The Prodigal Son. The Pearl of Great Price. Jesus was well known for using parables to illustrate a point. These short stories can be simple enough for a child to understand, yet they are also profound and have left many puzzled about their meaning. In this booklet, Dr. R.C. Sproul walks through eleven of Jesus’ parables and the rich lessons they carry for us today. Dr. Sproul also explains how parables worked to clarify Jesus’ message for some—and to conceal it from others. The Crucial Questions booklet series by Dr. R.C. Sproul offers succinct answers to important questions often asked by Christians and thoughtful inquirers.

Publisher: Ligonier Ministries
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781642890631

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R. C. Sproul, the founder and chairman of Ligonier Ministries, was known for his ability to communicate the deep truths of the Christian faith. He wass president of Reformation Bible College, preached at Saint Andrew's Chapel, and teached on the daily rad

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‘In this relatively short and concise account that’s part of the Crucial Question series, Sproul examines 11 of the parable of Jesus. They include the unjust judge; the rich fool; Lazarus and the rich man; the Hidden treasure and the pearl of great price; the workers in the vineyard; the Pharisee and the tax collector; the unforgiving servant; the good Samaritan; the prodigal son; the wise and foolish bridesmaids; and the talents. All of these are recorded in the gospels of Luke and/or Matthew…He also points out that the parables were used to explain Jesus’ teaching – for those who had an understanding. And they were used to conceal, for those who did not. People might still understand the point of a good story, even if they didn’t grasp that Jesus was teaching about the kingdom of God…The parables are familiar, but familiarity doesn’t suggest they should be overlooked. They include some of the bedrock meaning of what Jesus taught about the kingdom of God. Sproul’s “What Do Jesus’ Parables Mean?” provide both a solid introduction and a succinct explanation.’ Glynn Young