White Horse Inn Why Jesus’s Parables Are Purposefully Offensive
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Apr 13, 2025 Dive into the audacious teachings of Jesus’s parables, where societal norms are flipped on their head. Explore surprising heroes like the Good Samaritan, challenging our biases about faith and inclusion. Discover how these parables serve as both grace and judgment, shaping our understanding of God's kingdom and our own righteousness. Unpack the transformative power of prayer through the persistent widow's story, and see how Jesus's narratives still resonate today, inviting us to deeper reflection on mercy and discipleship.
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Kingdom of God
- The Kingdom of God isn't a physical place like a city or church.
- It's present globally, growing like a mustard seed.
Parables' Purpose
- Jesus' parables are more than teaching aids; they actively enact judgment and grace.
- They reveal truth to some while concealing it from others, similar to Isaiah 6.
Kingdom Declarations
- Jesus' parables are performative speech-acts that bring the Kingdom of God into being.
- They aren't mere instructions, but declarations that pierce the heart and divide responders.
