The Parables of JesusWestminster John Knox Press, 1. mai 1999 - 222 sider William Barclay brings to these "best-known stories in the world" new force and significance for the modern reader. Each chapter analyzes an individual parable--identifies its theme, explains it in the light of the language and customs of the ancient world, and clearly interprets its meaning for us today. The William Barclay Library is a collection of books addressing the great issues of the Christian faith. As one of the world's most widely read interpreters of the Bible and its meaning, William Barclay devoted his life to helping people become more faithful disciples of Jesus Christ. |
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Side 21
... sure what it means to be a disciple . When a man wished to become a member of the Benedictine order of monks the Benedictines took him in . They gave him his cell and the teaching and training that he required . But for one whole year ...
... sure what it means to be a disciple . When a man wished to become a member of the Benedictine order of monks the Benedictines took him in . They gave him his cell and the teaching and training that he required . But for one whole year ...
Side 22
... sure that the man had counted the cost and knew what he was doing . To be a sure faith , the Christian's faith must be deeply rooted . 3. There is the thorny ground . This stands for the life so crowded with other things that Christ ...
... sure that the man had counted the cost and knew what he was doing . To be a sure faith , the Christian's faith must be deeply rooted . 3. There is the thorny ground . This stands for the life so crowded with other things that Christ ...
Side 23
... sure . The point of the parable in this case lies entirely in the one verse , Matthew 13 : 8. Now there is a great truth here . It is true that no farmer would refuse to sow his seed just because he knows that some of it will be wasted ...
... sure . The point of the parable in this case lies entirely in the one verse , Matthew 13 : 8. Now there is a great truth here . It is true that no farmer would refuse to sow his seed just because he knows that some of it will be wasted ...
Side 24
... sure . ( b ) We must be prepared to take a risk . Every time the farmer sows he takes a risk , for so many things can interfere with the harvest . In the book of Ecclesiastes there is a fine verse on this essential risk . " He who ...
... sure . ( b ) We must be prepared to take a risk . Every time the farmer sows he takes a risk , for so many things can interfere with the harvest . In the book of Ecclesiastes there is a fine verse on this essential risk . " He who ...
Side 35
... It is our Christian duty to be fellow - labourers with God . The Christian Confidence But in the end this is a parable of confidence . It tells us that the process may be slow but it is sure So is the Kingdom of God 35.
... It is our Christian duty to be fellow - labourers with God . The Christian Confidence But in the end this is a parable of confidence . It tells us that the process may be slow but it is sure So is the Kingdom of God 35.
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