Truth Missiles: The Explosive Parables of Jesus: How Jesus’ Stories Challenge, Confront, and Change Lives - Softcover

Smith, Peter JR

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1068440007 ISBN 13: 9781068440007

Verlag: The Talking Donkey, 2025

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Truth Missiles: The Explosive Parables of Jesus

Jesus’ parables aren’t just stories—they are truth missiles, designed to challenge, confront, and transform lives.

Many people learned the parables in Sunday school but never revisited them as adults. Yet these short, powerful stories were Jesus’ primary way of teaching, packed with profound biblical wisdom and deep spiritual truths. In his new, and always engaging, book "Truth Missiles", pastor and bible teacher Peter JR Smith uses both his biblical understanding and real world experience to explore these timeless lessons, sharing not only the meaning of the parables, but showing how they remain just as explosive and relevant today as when Jesus first spoke them.

Through clear explanations, fresh insights, and modern-day “Not-a-Parables”, across 33 short, bite-sized chapters, this book will bring the parables powerfully to life, helping you understand Jesus’ teachings, revealing the original message of his parables with clarity, and all in a way that speaks directly to your everyday challenges.

What You’ll Discover in This Book:

✔ The real meaning behind Jesus’ most famous parables—and why they still matter today
✔ How these stories reveal God’s Kingdom, justice, and grace
✔ Practical ways to apply Jesus’ teachings to your life and faith
✔ Modern-day retellings that make the parables more relatable than ever
✔ Deep but accessible insights—perfect for personal study or group discussion

Who Is This Book For?

✅ Christians who want to grow deeper in their faith
✅ Bible study groups looking for engaging discussion material
✅ Seekers who are curious about Jesus’ teachings
✅ Anyone who feels stuck in their faith and wants a fresh perspective

If you enjoyed John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way, and now you like a round up of what Jesus taught - or you’ve read John MacArthur’s Parables, and you’d benefit from a broader overview by thinking through (nearly) all the parables - this is the next book for you!

Jesus’ parables demand a response—are you ready to hear, understand, and act?

★ Buy now and discover the power of Jesus’ parables today!

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Peter JR Smith is a lifelong student of the Bible with a passion for making Jesus' teachings clear, engaging, and relevant for today's world. With a background in evangelical church ministry and teaching, engineering and business, Peter brings a blend of deep biblical insight and real-world application to his writing. His unique approach helps readers see timeless teachings in a new light and apply them to their daily lives.Peter is a part of the staff team at St. David's Church, Moreton-in-Marsh, where, amongst other things, he takes care of the Bible study small groups, leads courses for faith seekers, prepares families for baptism and is a regular member of the preaching team. When he isn't working, Peter enjoys spending time with his wife, Francine, and their three children, exploring the great outdoors.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: The Talking Donkey
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1068440007
• ISBN 13: 9781068440007
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 218
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar