The Parables of Jesus

by Boice, James Montgomery

• ISBN13: 9780802401632
• ISBN10: 0802401635
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1983-01-05
• Publisher: Ingram Book Co

Summary

An easily read treatment of the parables that emphasizes each parable's meaning and its application in your life today.

Author Biography

JAMES MONTGOMERY BOICE (1938-2000) (A.B., Harvard University; B.D., Princeton Theological Seminary; D.Th., University of Basel, Switzerland; D.D., Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church) was speaker on the worldwide radio ministry of the Bible Study Hour and pastor of historic Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. His titles include Jesus on Trial and The Doctrines of Grace. He was married to Linda Ann Boice, who continues to teach at the high school they co-founded.

Table of Contents

Preface	9	(13)
Parables of the Kingdom
The Seed and the Soil (Matthew 13:1-23)	13	(8)
The Work of the Enemy (Matthew 13:24-43)	21	(8)
People of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:44-46)	29	(8)
God's Kingdom Consummated (Matthew 13:47-52)	37	(10)
Parables of Salvation
A Lost Sheep, a Lost Coin, a Lost Son (Luke 15:1-32)	47	(10)
Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16)	57	(8)
Come to the Banquet (Matthew 22:1-14)	65	(10)
The Narrow Door of Salvation (Luke 13:22-30)	75	(8)
The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14)	83	(12)
Parables of Wisdom and Folly
Five Foolish Women and Their Friends (Matthew 25:1-13)	95	(8)
The Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21)	103	(8)
A Shrewd Man of the World (Luke 16:1-9)	111	(10)
Wise and Foolish Builders (Luke 6:46-49)	121	(10)
Parables of the Christian Life
A Tale of Two Sons (Matthew 21:28-32)	131	(8)
Two Stories About Lamps (Luke 8:16-18; 11:33-36)	139	(8)
The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)	147	(10)
On Not Giving Up (Luke 11:5-13; 18:1-8)	157	(10)
On Being Thankful (Luke 7:36-50)	167	(12)
Parables of Judgment
A Wretched Man's Wretched End (Matthew 18:21-35)	179	(10)
The Wicked Trustee (Matthew 21:33-46)	189	(10)
Unprofitable Servants and Unprofitable Goats (Matthew 25:14-46)	199	(10)
The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)	209	(8)
General Index	217	(6)
Scripture Index	223