Download or read book Meditations on the Parables of Jesus written by Thomas Keating and published by Crossroad Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revising much of the content originally published in The Kingdom of God Is Like, and adding selected material from Awakenings and Reawakenings, Thomas Keating continues to stir the Christian imagination with insightful commentary on the parables of the Bible. Including the Mustard Seed, the Narrow Door, the Penitent Woman, the Sower, the Prodigal Son, and others, this collection of corresponding meditations renews the voice and vigor of each parable's deeper meaning--so often overlooked through familiarity and fame. Originally told to seekers in an ancient land, each parable--packed with clues about the meaning of life, the nature of God, and the purpose of creation--has as much relevance and resonance as ever for both teaching the lessons of God and his mercy and for understanding the daily struggles of today's fast-paced world.

Download or read book Seeing with the Soul written by J. Barrie Shepherd and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published: Nashville, Tenn.: Upper Room Books, c1991.

Download or read book Stories Jesus Told written by John Jay Hughes and published by Liguori Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone loves a story. And Jesus' audience was no different from ours today. Using the parable (which the author defines as "an earthly story with a heavenly meaning") to teach his followers basic truths, lessons in right and wrong, so to speak, was a mark of Jesus' ministry. Some -- like the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son -- are quite familiar, while others-such as the beggar Lazarus at the rich man's gate-are less so. "The images Jesus in his parables", the author says, "are so simple that they can be understood by children, yet so profound that scholars are still pondering them twenty centuries later". John Jay Hughes has chosen fourteen stories for this book of meditations, whose themes cover trust in God; social justice; human rights; the raising of the lowly; forgiveness; understanding; and more. The author's fresh spin on these familiar stories, his rich insight and ability to share concrete applications that speak to our culture and time, as well as the inclusion of pointed "Questions for Reflection" at the end of each meditation-essay, make this a companionable book for contemporary spiritual reading.

Download or read book Meditations on the Parables of Christ written by Peter Morrison and published by WestBow Press. This book was released on 2021-07-07 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The parables that Jesus Christ used to convey his lessons are rich in their implications. They serve as ongoing standards against which to set our thoughts, actions, and decisions. Together they ask us to acknowledge Jesus and His teachings as the only “door” (John 10: 1) to the fold, the ultimate judge of our beliefs, thoughts, and actions. Meditations on the Parables of Christ seeks to interpret the parables according to their theological significance while also applying them to individual lives and practices. Mercy and forgiveness constitute the constant themes of the parables. The parables emphasize the unfathomable mercy to our God, which reaches out to the penitent. They invite us to respond positively to God, embrace what He offers us, and be mindful of His will and of our eternal destinies in all our decisions, thoughts, actions, and words. This study examines the parables of Jesus Christ, exploring and interpreting their meaning and considering their application in our daily lives.

Download or read book Studying the Parables of Jesus written by Peter Rhea Jones and published by Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 1999 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peter Rhea Jones has spent the majority of his career studying and teaching the parables. Studying the Parables of Jesus is a primer on the historical and -literary approaches to biblical study. It informs and inspires in dialogue with contemporary methods and contemporary meanings. It provides an introduction to the methods of interpretation of the parables as well as an opening chapter on the recent history of interpretation. The chapters of exegesis approach a select group of parables for a more intensive analysis. While reserving much of the technical details for the endnotes, the text includes -discussion of critical issues and alternative opinions. Questions and exercises are appended at the close of each chapter for personal use or classroom -discussion.

Download or read book The parables of Jesus 20 meditations written by John Page Hopps and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Meditate Like Jesus written by K. D. Weaver and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-03-27 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to arrive at a new destination, you must be willing to travel on a new road. Meditate Like Jesus is that new road, leading individuals and spiritual communities to new places of hope and renewal. Drawn from decades of experience as a meditation leader, instructor, and pastor, K. D. Weaver incorporates the meditative principles of Jesus into everyday life. Whether you are new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner, you will receive an insightful understanding of a topic rarely explored. This work will equip you to find your purpose while inspiring you to a richer spiritual life.

Download or read book The Parables of Jesus Being Twenty Sunday Morning Meditations Thereupon written by John Page HOPPS and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Organic God written by Kate Moorehead and published by Cowley Publications. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these Lenten meditations, Kate Moorehead devotes each of the seven weeks to a theme that Jesus addressed frequently, particularly through Earth-centered parables of planting. Each day of the week she explores an aspect of the particular theme. Seeking meaning in the details, the secrets of God’s life with us are revealed to us every day in nature itself-the icons of God's presence. By meditating on these icons, we are drawn into closer relationship with God.

Download or read book Meditations on the Christ written by Romano Guardini and published by Sophia Institute Press. This book was released on 2014-09-23 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These pages don’t tell you what Jesus did — you know that already! Instead, they take you into the mind and heart of the Son of God in a way you may not have thought possible. You’ll come to understand the inner logic of Jesus’ ministry: why Jesus’ life had to take the course it took, why He couldn’t have been the earthly king many were expecting, and why He couldn’t have conformed to the conventional ideas of a warrior, a hero, or even just a successful man. You’ll even see why He had to be abandoned by everyone — including His disciples — yet His Father remained close to Him then, just as He remains close to you now. Your new insight into why Jesus chose His own particular paths will illuminate the paths He is choosing for your now — and will help you stay on those paths with gratitude and joy. Let your newfound knowledge of Jesus blossom into joy as — directed by these pages — you open yourself to the One whose whole being will resound in your heart and will nourish your soul.

Download or read book Parables of Jesus Christ written by Charly M Nkomo and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PARABLES OF JESUS CHRIST - Meditation on the parables from the book of Matthew, Mark and LukeThe parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. Jesus had the wisdom to simplify the profound spiritual truths he needed to share with humanity in the form of relatable stories that are easy to understand. A parable is a tale about a simple, common subject to illustrate a deeper, valuable moral lesson. The source definition of the word "parable" means a placement side by side for the purpose of comparison.Sometimes the Gospel authors begin a parable with an analogy, as "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard" (Matthew 20:1). Or Jesus may provide an example from everyday life to convey spiritual truth, such as the Parable of the Good Samaritan to emphasize love and mercy, or the Parable of the Friend at Midnight to show persistence in prayer.A parable utilizes the full story to produce the spiritual lesson, whereas a proverb, metaphor, simile, or figure of speech centers usually on a word, phrase or sentence. Discover the many parables of Jesus from the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in the collection of Bible verses below!Note some parables are found in more than one book so there are parallels across the lists* Parables of Jesus from the Book of Matthew* Parables of Jesus from the Book of Mark* Parables of Jesus From the Book of LukeGet a copy now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good Gift for women, men, young adults and kids.

Download or read book Jesus Parables about Priorities written by Rev. James W. Moore and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James W. MooreParables slip up on us. They flip our values. They turn our world upside down. They surprise us. This is the great thing about the parables of Jesus: They are always relevant and always personal. They speak eloquently to you and me, here and now. In this book, we will examine some of Jesus’ thought-provoking parables, parables about priorities, to see if we can find ourselves and God’s truth for us in these magnificent “truth-stories.” They are, after all, truth-stories from the mind of Jesus that can change our lives as they proclaim God’s truth for you and me. —adapted from the introduction Each of the six chapters features a key passage of Scripture and is centered on a theme from one of Jesus’ parables, including The Priority of Love The Priority of Grace The Priority of Being Prepared The Priority of Courage The Priority of Forgiveness The Priority of Strong Foundations JAMES W. MOORE, popular speaker and preacher, is the author of Yes, Lord, I Have Sinned, but I Have Several Excellent Excuses; God Was Here and I Was Out to Lunch; When Grief Breaks Your Heart; There’s a Hole in Your Soul That Only God Can Fill; and many other books. He and his wife, June, live in Fairview, Texas.

Download or read book Parables of Lord Jesus written by Charly M Nkomo and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2020-10-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PARABLES OF JESUS CHRIST - Meditation on the parables from the book of Matthew, Mark and LukeThe parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. Jesus had the wisdom to simplify the profound spiritual truths he needed to share with humanity in the form of relatable stories that are easy to understand. A parable is a tale about a simple, common subject to illustrate a deeper, valuable moral lesson. The source definition of the word "parable" means a placement side by side for the purpose of comparison.Sometimes the Gospel authors begin a parable with an analogy, as "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a landowner who went out at dawn to hire laborers for his vineyard" (Matthew 20:1). Or Jesus may provide an example from everyday life to convey spiritual truth, such as the Parable of the Good Samaritan to emphasize love and mercy, or the Parable of the Friend at Midnight to show persistence in prayer.A parable utilizes the full story to produce the spiritual lesson, whereas a proverb, metaphor, simile, or figure of speech centers usually on a word, phrase or sentence. Discover the many parables of Jesus from the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke in the collection of Bible verses below!Note some parables are found in more than one book so there are parallels across the lists* Parables of Jesus from the Book of Matthew* Parables of Jesus from the Book of Mark* Parables of Jesus From the Book of LukeGet a copy now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Good Gift for women, men, young adults and kids.

Download or read book Parables in Rhyme written by Mike McGarvey and published by Charisma Media. This book was released on 2011 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces a unique approach to the parables of Jesus by developing them into easy-to-read poems.

Download or read book Soulful Meditations written by Felipe Chavarro Polanía and published by Felipe chavarro. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep into the spiritual journey of a lifetime with **"Soulful Meditations: Navigating the Parables and Promises of Faith"**. This carefully crafted audiobook invites you on an introspective voyage through the heart of Christianity, exploring the rich tapestry of parables, teachings, and divine promises that have guided believers for millennia. Through each chapter, listeners will uncover the profound wisdom of the Scriptures, from the enigmatic tales of the vine and branches, and the mustard seed, to the timeless truths hidden within the genealogies and the impactful parables of the leaven. **"Soulful Meditations"** is not just an audiobook; it's a spiritual companion, offering deep reflections, contemplative insights, and a path to inner peace and understanding. Embrace the opportunity to explore your faith from new perspectives, understand the depth of God's love, and find guidance in the complexities of life. Whether you're seeking solace, searching for answers, or simply want to deepen your spiritual practice, this audiobook serves as a beacon of light and wisdom. Join us on this enlightening journey, and let the parables and promises of faith illuminate your path to spiritual fulfillment. **"Soulful Meditations"** is more than just listening; it's a practice, a prayer, and a promise. #SoulfulMeditations #FaithJourney #SpiritualInsights #ChristianParables #DivinePromises #InnerPeace #ScriptureWisdom #AudiobookEnlightenment

Download or read book The Forty Parables of Jesus written by Gerhard Lohfink and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 Catholic Media Association first place award in scripture: academic studies In this book, which covers all of Jesus’ parables, award-winning author Gerhard Lohfink takes a closer look at the origins of each one—its shape, its realistic details, but most of all its original message and the situation into which it was once spoken. Jesus’ parables speak in bold images of the kingdom of God, making it present to us as they reveal something of the mystery of his own person. Lohfink also offers a review of some of the scholarship in this area—as this topic has sustained research on Jesus since the first telling of these stories—but not for the purposes of debate. His reflections interpret the forty parables and show how they speak of the coming of the reign of God, lead us to Jesus, and reveal the mystery of Jesus himself.

Download or read book Parables of the Flesh written by Dr. Kimberly Schmidt and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-08-25 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of all of the beautiful things to do in this world, there is none more essential than to know yourself, and to know your God. Only then can you truly have union with him. Only then can your life become the glorious dance with your Creator that it was intended to be. Parables was written with this goal in mind. You'll be taken on a grand tour of your body that explores the rich symbolism and poetry that was woven into your flesh at your creation. You'll come to understand the sweetness of a God who enfleshes his words spoken to your heart. You'll come to see everything that ever happens to you as his love notes that are intended to soften your walls and win your love for all eternity. Parables includes questions to help you to explore your ideas before and after the topic is presented. There are also a great many questions to assist you in probing your heart and your life as deeply as you care to go. Parables is the perfect choice for a group or couple study, marriage preparation, spiritual growth and healing, physical healing, even a high school biology or theology adjunct. It is for anyone who ever wondered why...