John Sandbek's Newly Released "The Parables of the Lord Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest, King" Is an Awe-inspiring Study of Jesus's Parables Prophesying the Coming Kingdom
"The Parables of the Lord Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest, King" from Christian Faith Publishing author John Sandbek is a detailed and substantive commentary on the parables of the Messiah taught during his ministry, each of which illustrates the roles he assumes as Prophet, Priest, and King, relaying his messages in such allegories to conceal it from unbelieving ears while revealing the Kingdom's grandeur to those with open hearts.
MEADVILLE, Pa., July 05, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "The Parables of the Lord Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest, King": a compelling analysis of Jesus's parables and their message for the coming kingdom. "The Parables of the Lord Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest, King" is the creation of published author John Sandbek, a worship team member and Bible teacher at his church in Perry Hall, Maryland, alongside his wife of thirty-three years; he also leads an in-depth Bible study for men from different churches, which has been meeting for almost a decade.
Sandbek explains Jesus's favored teaching method: "The word parable is derived from the Greek word parabole. It means 'to compare, to contrast, or to juxtapose.' They are stories or narratives specifically constructed to contrast a truth or religious tenet with ordinary life experiences. Parables appear in various forms such as an allegory or fictional story, a simile, a pithy saying, an adage, or a proverb. Each contains a hidden wisdom or truth, whose meaning and interpretation must be derived not from the actual narrative itself but contextually, extrapolated from the symbolism, imagery, intent, and audience of the parable.
For example, a parable that begins 'The kingdom of heaven is like' must take into consideration Jesus's primary intent: to reveal an aspect of the kingdom. Arriving at an interpretation or application outside of that framework belies the true objective and meaning of the parable. Nor should they be taken literally."
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, John Sandbek's new book provides an engaging discussion of famous parables that will spark newfound awe, revelation, and understanding in even the most well-known but not-quite-understood stories.
Sandbek provides a fascinating historical and cultural context surrounding each parable to shed light on Jesus's intent and meaning, thus continuing to sow the seeds of the gospel for those with eyes to see and ears to hear.
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Consumers can purchase "The Parables of the Lord Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest, King" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
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