Some say that Jesus taught in parables because this mode of communication is the most effective for large audiences. But is this really what Jesus was up to? What is a parable anyway, and why did Jesus use this particular method of teaching? On this program the White Horse Inn hosts will answer these questions and more as they begin a new six part series on the Parables of Jesus.
The Parables of Jesus, Part 1
Series: The Parables of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus, Part 1
43 min
Series: The Parables of Jesus
The Parables of Jesus, Part 1
43 min
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Series • 6 Episodes
The Parables of Jesus
Explore AllThe Parables of Jesus, Part 2
What is the point of the parables? Is there a moral to the story that we should all look for and attempt to follow? Is the point of the wicked tenants parable that we should all try to be good tenants, or is there something else going on here? On this broadcast, the hosts will […]
The Parables of Jesus, Part 3
On this program the hosts will discuss the parable of the Prodigal Son and other similar narratives. Through each of these tales, the point Jesus makes is that something lost is suddenly found. In fact, Jesus taught that his mission was “to seek and save that which was lost.” But in the prodigal son story, […]
The Parables of Jesus, Part 4
What is the basic point of the parable of the Good Samaritan? Most people would probably say that it’s a nice story that teaches us to be helpful to those in need. But as we’ve been seeing in this series, there is a deeper meaning that many overlook. On this program the hosts will walk […]
The Parables of Jesus, Part 5
Jesus taught that a person is not worthy of being his disciple unless he hates his father and mother. In fact, he even goes on to say that a disciple of his must also “hate his own life.” On this program, the hosts will take a look at texts such as these as they discuss […]
The Parables of Jesus, Part 6
When Jesus returns will he separate the sheep and the goats based upon good works? How are we to understand Jesus’ teaching about this in Matthew 25? What about the parable of the wedding banquet; how does this story relate to our view of last things? On this edition of the White Horse Inn the […]
The Gospels
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Why Did Jesus Speak in Parables?
Jesus’s parables in the Gospels make up 35% of his teaching. Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains Jesus’s formula for parables and why they’re not just memorable analogies, but signs of judgment on unbelieving Israel.
This Is Amazing Grace
Luke 15 is one of the most compelling and memorable texts in Scripture. The images it conveys are certainly among the most timeless in church history, serving as ample sermon fodder for countless preachers and teachers for centuries. Who is the God of the Bible if he is not the shepherd who searches […]
Can the Prodigal Son Help Me Share the Gospel?
We now live in a culture that struggles with logic, but not with the power of stories. The Prodigal Son provides for us the Romans Road as a story. Not just a story, but the story. It tells us the story of human failure and brokenness and our need for and hope in the grace of God.
Did Pagan Myths Influence the Virgin Birth? Michael Horton Responds to Bart Ehrman
Is the Bible’s depiction of the virgin birth something that was influenced by other ancient tropes and pagan myths?
