The Parables of Jesus and His Ministry to Us
Bill Francis & Jeff Mueller
Early Ministry - The Good News of the Kingdom of God
Week 1 (9/17/06): The Conflict of Old and New
The Parable of the New Winde and Old Wineskins (5.3MB)
Week 2 (9/24/06): The Valuable Kingdom
The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price (5.0MB)
Week 3 (10/1/06): Earnestness to Translate Hearing into Doing
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders (6.1MB)
Later Ministry - The Children of the Kingdom of God, or the Call of Discipleship
Week 4 (10/8/06): The Conditions of Discipleship
The Parable of the Uncompleted Tower and the Outnumbered King (6.1MB)
Week 5 (10/15/06): The Marks of Discipleship, Humility
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Sinner and the Chief Seats (6.1MB)
Week 6 (10/29/06): The Marks of Discipleship, Forgiving and Forgiven
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
Week 7: The Love of God, Generosity
The Parable of the Laborers and the Hours
Week 8: The Marks of Discipleship, Compassion
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Week 9: The Love of God, Answered Prayer
The Parable of the Friend at Midnight, the Persistent Widow
Week 10 (12/17/06): The Chalenge of Discipleship, Materialism
The Parable of the Rich Fool (3.9MB)
Parables of the Passion Week - The Kingdom of God As Judgment
Week 11: Opportunity, Fidelity and Reward
The Parable of the Talents
Week 12: The Rejected Overtures of God
The Parable of the Great Feast, the Wedding Banquet of the King's Son
Week 13: The Perplexing Presence of Evil
The Parable of the Weeds