Imagine Life God's Way : Parables

by John Ortberg with Kevin and Sherry Harney

• ISBN13: 9780310228813
• ISBN10: 0310228816
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Zondervan

Summary

If a picture is worth a thousand words, Jesus spoke volumes through his parables. Colorful, unforgettable, compelling, and culturally relevant, the stories Jesus told portray eternal realities in a way that speaks to the simplest hearts and challenges the wisest minds.

Author Biography

John Ortberg is a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois. He has written for Christianity Today and is a frequent contributor to Leadership Journal Kevin and Sherry Harney live in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They are the authors or coauthors of more than thirty small group study guides. Kevin is the senior pastor of Corinth Reformed Church. Sherry is the director of children's ministries and a freelance writer and editor

Table of Contents

New Community Bible Study Series	6	(5)
Introduction	11	(4)
Overcoming Growth Barriers---Matthew 13:3--23	15	(8)
Overcoming Resentment---Matthew 20:1--16	23	(9)
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late---Matthew 25:1--13	32	(9)
An Invitation to Return Home---Luke 15:11--24	41	(8)
Heart---Healing Forgiveness---Luke 7:36--50	49	(8)
Spiritual Sincerity---Matthew 21:28--32	57	(9)
Leader's Notes	66