Treasures from the Parables covers selected parables of Jesus that deal with subjects such as lost things, what to do while waiting for the Lord s return, God s invitation, and the temporary vs. the eternal. The parables are very exciting and challenging portions of Scripture. Like a mystery novel, there is always something veiled, something hidden within them; thus they are enticing and challenging. There are clues given in each of the parables that lead us to its meaning. These clues encourage us to investigate and discover the hidden truths, which will become real treasures that enrich our lives and deepen our walk with the Lord, when we apply those truths to our lives.
Raymond Charles Stedman was an evangelical Christian pastor and author. He was a long-time pastor of Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, California, and author of several books.
The joy of living studies seem simplistic at first, but as you begin answering the questions, you find there is some depth. I particularly liked this study because I realized how much I don’t know about the parables. I do wish the study was organized differently. I would prefer each week’s questions and notes on the scripture passage appear in the same chapter. Right now they overlap into two weeks. I would definitely do another one of these studies.