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Join us this Sunday as we begin our summer series,
Stories Jesus Told.
A New Look at Some of the Greatest Stories Ever Told
Mark 4:33-34 - "With many such parables he spoke the word to them, as they were able to hear it; he did not speak to them except in parables, but he explained everything in private to his disciples."
Jesus is famous for teaching in parables. Yet, he rarely ever explained them. This means that, throughout history, his parables have been interpreted in a variety of ways.
Today, most of us know these parables - and we may even think we know what they mean. This summer, we are invited to “un-know” and give these stories a fresh look. We will read and wrestle with these iconic parables to see what new things we might learn together.
Lost Things
Luke 15:25-32
25 “Now his elder son was in the field, and as he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. 27 He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf because he has got him back safe and sound.’ 28 Then he became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. 29 But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command, yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your assets with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!’ 31 Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.’ ”