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Parables from the Back Side Volume 2

Author: Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2011-04-01

Total Pages: 117

ISBN-13: 1426700881

This study is an addition to the author’s popular “Back Side” books. J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus’ parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new “lens,” or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: 1. The Value of the House--Matthew 7:24-27 2. The Man Who Talked with His Soul--Luke 12:13-21 3. What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have?--Luke 7:36-48 4. The Importance of Downward Mobility--Luke 14:7-11 5. The Danger of Being Good and Empty--Matthew 12:43-45 6. Risky business--Matthew 13:45-46 7. Miracles Can Be Overrated--Luke 16:19-31 8. Second Chance for a Poor Manager--Luke 16:1-13 9. A Laugh and a Prayer--Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 10. It Happens While We Sleep--Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 11. The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party--Matthew 22:1-14 12. The Genius of Effective Waiting--Luke 12:32-40

Parables from the Back Side Volume 2

Author: J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 068774041X

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J. Ellsworth Kalas presents new insight into twelve of Jesus' parables by entering them through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens," or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. A study guide is included. Chapters include: The Value of the House - Matthew 7:24-27 The Man Who Talked with His Soul - Luke 12:13-21 What Chance Does an Average Sinner Have? - Luke 7:36-48 The Importance of Downward Mobility - Luke 14:7-14 The Danger of Being Good and Empty - Matthew 12:43-45 Risky Business - Matthew 13:45-46 Miracles Can Be Overrated - Luke 16:19-31 Second Chance for a Poor Manager - Luke 16:1-13 A Laugh and a Prayer - Luke 11:5-13, 18:1-8 It Happens While We Sleep - Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 The Importance of Being Dressed for the Party - Matthew 22:1-14 The Genius of Effective Waiting - Luke 12:32-40

Parables from the Back Side Volume 1

Author: J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 0687056977

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Includes Meet J. Ellsworth Kalas and 12 weekly sessions (10 minutes each) that examine the chapters of the book Parables from the back side: Bible stories with a twist.

Old Testament Stories from the Back Side

Author: J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 1997-11

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0687081866

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Brings a new perspective to selected Old Testament stories by exploring them from a unique starting point or from a different person's viewpoint. Chapter titles: The Second Sin; The Importance of Naming Joseph; Because My Mother Told Me; Moses' Midlife Crisis; Patron Saint of the Minority Report; Tragic Son, Tragic Father; Honey in the Lion; Beauty and the Beast; A Refugee at the King's Table; In Defense of Job's Wife; Jonah's Christmas Story; God Is Better Than His Plans. 12 Sessions with a leader's guide.

New Testament Stories from the Back Side

Author: Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1426728603

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Using an approach similar to his other "Back Side" books, J. Ellsworth Kalas opens up new possibilities of insight into selected New Testament stories by entering them through the "back side" -- through a unique starting point, a creative retelling, a new "lens", or the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Includes 12 stories and a study guide.

Parables from the Back Side Volume 1

Author: Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2010-09-01

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 142672344X

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Offers a new understanding of twelve of Jesus' parables by viewing them through the eyes of a minor or unsympathetic character. Chapter titles: When the Good Samaritan Is Bad News; God Called a Party, but Nobody Came; The Timid Soul; The Seasons of the Soil; The Sad Story of the Embarrassed Farmers; Love Always Wins...Sometimes; Why Doesn't God Like Religious People?; Pardon My Insistence; The Prodigal Who Stayed at Home; A Case for the Un-hired Hand; Moses and the Fig Tree; I Wish I Could Sell You More. 12 Sessions, with a leader's guide.

The parables of Jesus (adddresses).

Author: James Wells

Publisher:

Published: 1884

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13:

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The Big Book of All-Time Favorite Bible Stories (eBook)

Author: V. Gilbert Beers

Publisher: Christian Art Kids

Published: 2000-08-15

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 1432106139

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Now you can enjoy sharing with your children all the wonderful Bible stories you loved as a child. This book includes stories of unforgettable characters, like Noah, Jacob and Esau, Joseph, David and Goliath, Esther, and Paul. It tells of dramatic events such as the great flood, Jonah and the fish, Daniel and the lions, and Jesus feeding 5,000 people with only 2 fish and 5 loaves of bread. It shares wonderful truths like the birth, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, the Last Supper and the receiving of the Holy Spirit. THE BIG BOOK OF ALL-TIME FAVORITE BIBLE STORIES is destined to become a well-loved addition to your children’s library. It will teach them to love God with all their heart and soul.

Christmas from the Back Side

Author: J. Ellsworth Kalas

Publisher: Abingdon Press

Published: 2010-10-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 1426728336

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CHRISTMAS FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE Take a look at Christmas from alternative angles. Using an approach similar to his other “BackSide” books, Kalas crafts new insights into the scriptures of the Christmas story by looking at them from the “back side” – ...taking unique starting points...creative re-telling from different views...examining the story through new “lenses”...or looking through the eyes of a not-so-familiar character. Book session titles include: The Scandal of Christmas Three Votes for an Early Christmas Christmas Comes to a Back Fence How the Government Helped the First Christmas Happen Celebrating Christmas in a Hotel Christmas Comes to a Church Christmas and the Impossible Dream

Parables Jesus Told

Author: Ella K. Lindvall

Publisher: Moody Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780802471161

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Retells eight parables, such as the foolish farmer, the sheep that was lost, and two men who talked to God, in terms of modern situations. Includes the Biblical version and interpretive text.