Jesus frequently taught in a way that provoked questions. This is one of the reasons his parables are sometimes difficult to understand since they were actually meant to be confusing and disorienting. On this episode, Shane discusses the purpose of Jesus’ parables with his former pastor, Scott Churnock, and together they walk through the significance of the stories found in Luke 15, including The Lost Coin, The Lost Sheep, and The Lost Sons.
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The Parables of Jesus, David Wenham (book)
The Purpose of the Parables, D.A. Carson (video)
The Parables of Jesus, R.C. Sproul (video series)
What Do Jesus’ Parables Mean?, R.C. Sproul (booklet)
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Rethinking Jesus' Parables