Word of Life Church Podcast A Strange Parable, A Curious Grace
Sep 21, 2025
Explore the intriguing world of Jesus' parables, where disorientation leads to discoveries of grace. Delve into the challenging parable of the unjust steward, revealing it as a lesson in mercy rather than morality. Uncover the connection to the Prodigal Son, highlighting themes of wasted wealth and unexpected grace. Learn how the steward's actions embody the gamble on the master's mercy. This discussion critiques self-righteousness, urging listeners to choose grace over merit in their spiritual journey.
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Parables As Disorienting Grace
- Jesus' parables deliberately disorient to open listeners to God's surprising grace.
- They subvert common assumptions rather than offering simple moral lessons.
A Parable That Defies Simple Morals
- The unjust steward parable resists simple moralizing and invites deeper interpretation.
- Commentators disagree widely, showing its interpretive complexity.
Quartet: Lost Things And A Dishonest Steward
- Brian Zahnd connects the unjust steward to the prodigal son as part of a four-parable sequence.
- He highlights shared themes: betrayal of trust and wasting another's wealth.