Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, R. Albert Mohler, Jr.
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Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
The Explosive Power of Jesus’ Parables

Author: R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

Narrator: Tom Parks

Unabridged: 7 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 06/14/2022


Synopsis

In Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, pastor and theologian R. Albert Mohler Jr. reveals the unique power of Jesus' parables for today's readers, showing how they announce the kingdom, communicate both judgment and grace, and call every human heart toward transformation in the light of God's love."He who has ears, let him hear…" The Prodigal Son. The Good Samaritan. The parable of the mustard seed. The stories Jesus told during his earthly ministry are packed with such memorable images and characters that they now permeate our culture's popular imagination. But what if their familiarity has muted their powerful message, causing today's readers to miss their ability to shock and transform?In Tell Me the Stories of Jesus, renowned pastor and theologian R. Albert Mohler Jr. unlocks the power of Jesus' parables for readers today. Jesus perfected the art of telling parables--short stories with a surprising twist and an explosive message that confronted his listeners with surprising (and often uncomfortable) truths about the human heart and the kingdom of heaven. But two thousand years later, modern readers may not grasp the cultural and historical context that made these stories so compelling for Jesus' original audience. Mohler brings Jesus' stories to life, uncovering the context and allowing readers to hear these stories in all their shocking, paradigm-shifting power.Readers will:feel a deeper connection with Jesus by stepping into the shoes of his first-century followers and hearing with fresh ears the stories he shared with his closest followers;gain a deeper understanding of the gospel through Jesus' own words; andsee the parables in a new light, experiencing--perhaps for the first time--their ability to draw people into Jesus' kingdom. Every parable Jesus told contains judgment and grace. They hold up a mirror that reveals the human heart--and invites everyone to welcome Jesus' kingdom and reign. Will you have ears to hear their vital message?

About R. Albert Mohler, Jr.

R. Albert Mohler Jr. has been called "one of America's most influential evangelicals" (Economist) and the "reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement" (Time.com). The president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, he writes a popular blog and a regular commentary, available at AlbertMohler.com, and hosts two podcasts: The Briefing and Thinking in Public. He is the author of many books, including We Cannot Be Silent and The Prayer that Turns the World Upside Down, and has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and on programs such as NBC's Today, ABC's Good Morning America, and PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. He and his wife, Mary, live in Louisville, Kentucky.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Amber on April 28, 2022

Many of Jesus' parables we've heard often, the stories sticking with us because we all enjoy a good story. In this book, the author teaches us the importance of Jesus' parables and how they instruct us about God's kingdom. THough we may have heard them numerous times and think we already know what t......more

Goodreads review by Mikhael on August 28, 2024

Maybe 2.5 stars. This author really dried up the parables. Clearly a knowledgeable person, but so so often he’d toss in sentences or even whole anecdotes that contribute nothing to the understanding of the parables......more

Goodreads review by Susan on April 29, 2022

Well know author and theologian Albert Mohler’s latest work explores the parables of Jesus. Mohler defines parables as “stories and word pictures drawn from the familiar, that powerfully reveal to us the unfamiliar. Jesus starts with what we can easily see in order to help us see what only he can sh......more

Goodreads review by Jimmy on November 18, 2023

The parables of Jesus fascinates me. The more I learn about them the more I want to read more books about parables! Al Mohler, the president of Southern Seminary has written a helpful book on the parables of Jesus. It is helpful and insightful. There’s seventeen chapters in this book. After the intro......more

Goodreads review by Becky on July 08, 2023

First sentence from Introduction: Jesus came preaching the gospel of God--and he came telling stories. The most famous of Jesus' stories are the parables. They are not tame stories intended to deliver sentimental messages. They are not moralistic, like Aesop's famed fables. They are not fairy tales,......more