Preaching the Parables

Parables provide insights and lessons which are timeless. When they are employed in preaching the hearer receives images that are easy to remember. Preaching the Parables provides a means of communicating the teachings of Jesus for modern Christians.

With each parable Keeney includes:

a. Scripture Text -- so readers don't have to refer to the Bible

b. Theme

c. Context:

1) of the church year

2) of the passage or verse

3) of the other lections for the d…