Parables: The Mysteries of God's Kingdom Revealed Through the Stories Jesus Told
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Discover how Jesus’ parables can help you better understand God’s Word and how to live today. Have you ever wondered why Jesus often spoke in parables? Are you curious about what lessons we can learn from these parables today? Pastor and bestselling author John MacArthur breaks down the parables and teaches you how we can apply these deceptively simple stories to modern Christianity. Jesus was a master storyteller, and the parables he often told were no exception. Beneath these unassuming stories were deeply profound spiritual lessons that were designed to reach all who heard them--from the faithful to the faithless--and they're still relevant today. In Parables , MacArthur argues that these short, memorable stories represented more than just symbolism or a clever teaching style--they were carefully crafted tales that made the mysteries of the Gospel more accessible to everyday believers. Parables will help you see Jesus' teachings in a brand-new light, addressing some of the most common questions on the topic, including: When did Jesus start teaching in parables? What makes parables so accessible? How can we interpret these stories? What common threads link each of the parables together? What do parables teach us about the kingdom of God? John MacArthur has spent a lifetime sharing the Word of God in clear and comprehensible terms with believers of all walks of life. Let him be your guide as he sheds light on the essential lessons contained in the most infamous and influential short stories the world has ever known. Review: Great book! - I loved this book! This might be my favorite John MacArthur book I’ve read so far! He really helped me understand some of the more challenging parables and relates everything back to Jesus. I love how academic this book gets without getting bogged down! A great read for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Jesus’s teachings Review: Great book!! - Well done book. Discusses the parables with a lot of understanding.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,080 Reviews |
V**T
Great book!
I loved this book! This might be my favorite John MacArthur book I’ve read so far! He really helped me understand some of the more challenging parables and relates everything back to Jesus. I love how academic this book gets without getting bogged down! A great read for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of Jesus’s teachings
F**E
Great book!!
Well done book. Discusses the parables with a lot of understanding.
J**S
Awesome book
Great book to read how god spoke. To the people in those days
B**Y
Good read, great condition
I've really enjoyed reading this book, the author does a great job telling the stories and helping us understand the meaning.
C**E
Print is too small.
I like the book. The only thing I can say that is a problem is that the print is way too small. I have to read using a magnifying glass, even with my bifocals.
R**N
A Rich and Insightful Study of Jesus’ Parables
This book gave me a much deeper appreciation for the parables of Jesus and the truths they reveal about God’s Kingdom. Rather than treating the parables as simple stories, John MacArthur carefully unpacks their historical context, meaning, and significance within Scripture. I appreciated how each chapter challenged me to think more deeply about familiar passages and helped me see details I had previously overlooked. The explanations are thorough, biblically grounded, and easy to follow, making this a valuable resource for both personal study and group discussion. If you want to move beyond a surface-level understanding of Jesus’ teachings and gain a clearer picture of the message He was communicating, this book is an excellent resource. It strengthened my understanding of Scripture and encouraged me to study God’s Word more carefully. Highly recommend.
C**N
Buy and believe
Highly recommend for church in home study. Jesus word is still relevant for today and these parables continue to speak to us today. Good outline and good theology and practicality.
D**K
Great book!
I did a book study on this book with another friend and I. I highly recommend this book. John MacArthur does a great job in explaining the meaning of the parables.
B**B
Good book
Received book in good condition. Book is well written. Thank you.
R**R
A fantastic read. Highly recommend.
Five stars for the book. The book itself came with minor damage on it (pictured) but I personally don't care, just thought I would note it. This is such a good book. It is immensly insightful, educational, and I highly recommend reading it.
K**R
Good book.
Good book. Straightforward and easy to understand however more parables needs to be added. Must read book for every believer
V**A
Great parable explanations
I understand so much more about the parables after reading this book. I recommend this book.
H**A
You though you understood?
I now know I didn't, furthermore, I would never have come to these conclusions on my own. MacArthur is very insightful and biblically sound as always. He shares his knowledge and understanding of scripture generously. This is the stuff that money can't buy. The revelation of the Lord God Almighty accessible to the little ones of this filthy, sinful world. Thanks be given to the Lord for it has pleased Him that it is done this way.
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