Parables

Parables by John MacArthur is a good book for someone wanting a deeper understanding of the context of the best teaching tool Jesus used. While it was a bit more academic than I was expecting after a while I didn’t seem to mind. I think that if you are looking for a quick read that is full of powerful application you may be disappointed, however if you want a solid understanding of the why of Jesus using certain stories then you will find it here. I will use this book as a reference when preaching to enhance the lesson I am giving on the parables McArthur covers here but as far as a devotional work I just think this book is a bit of a stretch. As a part time preacher and student of the bible I found some of his points good but also thought he was stretching a bit on some of what he calls parables. Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookLook Bloggers book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”