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"And when they came that were hired about the eleventh hour, they received every man a penny."
Matthew 20:9. A man works one hour and gets the same pay as those who worked all day. It sounds unfair, and most readers turn the page still wondering why.
That's the difference between reading and understanding. Every one of the 40 parables gets this treatment.
The SowerIn Galilee, seed was scattered before plowing, so every kind of ground got seed. The story is about four conditions of the same heart.
The Hidden TreasureUnder rabbinic law, treasure found in a field belonged to the field's owner. Buying the field was the only honest way to keep it, and he did it for joy.
The Mustard Seed"Small as a mustard seed" was a common rabbinic saying. In the Greek it starts as a garden herb and ends as a tree where birds nest.
Four PDF volumes grouped by theme, so you can study one subject at a time, alone, with your family or with your small group.
Also inside: an introduction (What is a parable? Why did Jesus teach this way? How to read this book), a closing devotional and a final prayer.
135 illustrated pages across 4 volumes
| The 40 Parables | Commentaries | Videos & blogs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 40 parables in one place | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ |
| History and culture behind each one | ✓ | Partly | Rarely |
| Illustrated, easy to read | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 minutes per parable | ✓ | ✕ | Varies |
| No denominational agenda | ✓ | Varies | Varies |
| Price | $12.90 | $30–60 | Free, scattered |
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At checkout you can also add the 40-Day Prayer Journal, the Quick Reference Cards and the Kids edition at a reduced price. They're optional.
Open the volumes, study a few parables, use them with your family or group. If it doesn't help you understand the parables more deeply, email us within 7 days and you get every cent back.
A companion to your Bible, not a replacement. No denominational agenda.
The full study, all 40 parables in 4 illustrated PDF volumes (135 pages), plus 3 bonus guides: the Study Journal, Parables at a Glance and the Teaching Guide for groups and families. One payment, yours to keep.
Right after payment you get an email with access to download all files. Nothing is shipped.
Yes. The PDFs open on any phone, tablet or computer. You can also print them at home.
The King James Version, quoted in full in every parable.
No. It stays with the Bible text and the history and culture of Jesus' time, so it works for any Christian reader.
Yes. Each parable is short enough for one meeting, and the Teaching Guide bonus shows you how to lead it.
Email us within 7 days and we'll refund you in full. No questions asked.
Read the parables the way the first listeners heard them.