"Not everything is harvested in the first pass."
Jesus’ parables are more than stories—they’re layered with truth, nuance, and divine intention. Difficult Parables – Gleaning the Fields invites believers to step back into these well-known passages with fresh eyes, lingering over what others may have passed by.
What if the details we often overlook – those minor characters, odd phrases, and uncomfortable verses – hold the key to deeper insight? This book isn’t about revising the gospel message but about drawing out its edges. Like ancient gleaners gathering what was left behind after the harvest, readers are invited to labor with the Word and discover spiritual truths hiding in plain sight.
Intended to provide “solid food,” this book offers:
• Thought-provoking studies of Jesus’ parables and stories from His life
• Cultural and historical context to enable more complete understanding of first century scenarios
• An expanded lens to better frame passages within their broader setting in the gospels
• Reflection questions designed to challenge, encourage, and enable application of insights gained
• Personal anecdotes and insights from a Christian author after almost 40 years in the faith
If you’ve ever read a passage and thought, “That doesn’t quite fit” or “There must be more to this,” this book was written for you. Let’s return to the fields. There’s still fruit to be found.
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