Parables are stories which Jesus is credited in telling in the Synopic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke). He uses these entertaining and relatable stories to teach what is important to his message. This class will look at some of these stories and see what wisdom was meant for Jesus' audience and what can be gleaned for us in our current context.
This is a learn-at-your-own pace program for individuals.
Cost: $60.00 per person
Reach out to Michele at [email protected] to learn about small and large group learning opportunities
Course Description
The Parables in the Christian New Testament Gospels are wonderful stories which hold meaning for the community 2,000 years ago as well as today. The fun part of studying the parables is that the layers of meaning start to emerge as we uncover the context. Some of these parables are quite edgy! And today, understanding the power and meaning of the parables for the ancient audience as well as today's Christian community can better prepare us for conversations with each other.
This is a 4-week online learning program
What will you receive with this program?
This program is organized into 4 sections on our online learning platform: Podia. Once you purchase this online learning program, you will receive access to the class within 48 hours (usually sooner).
Here is a detailed outline of the 4 sections (including 3+ hours of video and audio instruction):
Section One: Introduction Fifteen segments including:
A curriculum for congregations and small groups is in development. It will be out in the Fall of 2024
Advance purchase special: $100.00
This special price includes the facilitator's guide and 8 student booklets. The guide and booklets come with access to online video and support material for the facilitator and class!
Cost: $60.00 per person
Reach out to Michele at [email protected] to learn about small and large group learning opportunities
Course Description
The Parables in the Christian New Testament Gospels are wonderful stories which hold meaning for the community 2,000 years ago as well as today. The fun part of studying the parables is that the layers of meaning start to emerge as we uncover the context. Some of these parables are quite edgy! And today, understanding the power and meaning of the parables for the ancient audience as well as today's Christian community can better prepare us for conversations with each other.
This is a 4-week online learning program
What will you receive with this program?
This program is organized into 4 sections on our online learning platform: Podia. Once you purchase this online learning program, you will receive access to the class within 48 hours (usually sooner).
Here is a detailed outline of the 4 sections (including 3+ hours of video and audio instruction):
Section One: Introduction Fifteen segments including:
- Introduction handouts
- More than 30 minutes of video and audio introduction material
- audio reading of the the 3 Parables explored in Section Two
- The three parables in written form (return to Section one to hear them read aloud)
- More than 29 minutes of video learning
- audio reading of the the 3 Parables we learn about in Section Three
- Reflection questions
- Audio recording of the 3 Parables explored in Section Three
- The three parables in written form (return to Section two to hear them read aloud)
- More than 35 minutes of video and audio learning
- Reflection questions
- Audio recording of the parable explored in Section Four
- Six sessions and a course evaluation
- More than 16 minutes of video and audio learning
- Reflection questions
- Conclusion Material
A curriculum for congregations and small groups is in development. It will be out in the Fall of 2024
Advance purchase special: $100.00
This special price includes the facilitator's guide and 8 student booklets. The guide and booklets come with access to online video and support material for the facilitator and class!