Terrible Parables

I have found that it is one thing to be able to know the difference between the law and the gospel and another thing to try and apply that theological concept to a particular passage. This is especially true for the parables, which are some of the most fear inducing and confusing passages in the Bible. I am grateful for this series and the insights it provides on these important passages. It is life giving and grace filled and I highly recommend it.

The hosts avoid easy, moralistic interpretations of the parables and instead dig into the textures and contours of these stories in order to bring Jesus’ message to life for contemporary audiences. Plus a great soundtrack. Give it a listen.

I have a sense that the hosts spent more time practicing what they were going to say than deeply reading the parable over and over to understand it. Generally I have appreciated the Mockingbird project, but for such a potentially enriching discussion these barely get past the easy cliché’s and kind of lame banter.

Um when the 6 year old in our family asks to listen to Terrible Parables in the van , it’s can’t be bad . So grateful for this work.