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Monthly Bible Study Article Why did Jesus Teach in Parables? Jesus conceals truth for us, not 'from' us! There are two main conceptions on what and why Jesus uses parables in edifying and instructing us. One, He uses simple everyday illustrations, allegories, stories, and word pictures that He pointed to, showcasing an illustration that people could understand and relate to. Second, in the illustration dwells a layered meaning-like an onion, if you will--that has a depth to it. His main reason? People, for the most part, are 'concrete' thinkers. We tend to look for the simplest, easiest meaning to mentally digest solution and rarely seek a deeper meaning or application. However, to grow in faith, we need to grow beyond ourselves, our perception, and our assumptions in order to grasp the true Truths Christ has for us. Thus, for us to grow in faith... > More Resources : / Discipleship /Bible-Study-Methods More Bible Teaching Resources Bible Reading Plans Daily, printable, charts, and many others too... The simple solution to know the Bible is to read it. Weekly Bible Study Applying the Word of God, the Bible into our lives! A verse by verse inductive and exegetical Bible Study series into the Book of Psalms! The Psalms were developed for worship and for the devotional life. Many come from those who truly surrendered themselves to God ... Psalm 31 Deliverance! Psalm 32 The Joy of Forgiveness Psalm 33 Praise God Wholeheartedly! More here: /Psalms The simple solution to know the Bible better is to take some time each day and read the Bible. See our Bible Reading Plans for helps on this. Bible Reading Plans! Bottom of page - printable pdf & Word docs! Archives: Bible Study Articles more Bible Studies Online Bible Bible Study Methods Inductive Bible Study Exegetical Bible Study How To Study The Bible How To Lead Bible Studies Bible Resources you need to Know About The Tools and Resources you need to Know About! These are the research book resources to help you to understand the text of the Bible, its meanings, and historical circumstances, so you can get more out of your studies. Bible Studies Matthew 5: 21-26 Beware that Anger Kills Why Churches Fail Part I The problems of Church can be solved and used for His glory! The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 More Bible Studies Discipleship Resources Employment: Blood, Sweat, and Tears! How To Be a Christian In the Workplace; and How To Deal With Co-workers. If you have spent any time in the workplace, you will have observed many different kinds of attitudes, personalities, and ways of approaching the job there. We all have different personalities, habits, desires, experiences, and expectations, all converging and conflicting, and the water cooler area becomes a gathering place for hearing the latest gossip, a hotbed of conflict and chaos. Somehow, in the midst of all this, we, as Christians, are called to distinction. This rubs us against the grain of our coworkers and employers, who have conflicting ideas. The Christian enters into... More Discipleship Resources Church Leadership Is Your Church Healthy? What would your church look like if you took away the pastor(s), the music and worship, the buildings, the favored programs, the sacraments and ceremonies, as well as the events and Sunday School? What would you have left? The answer of what is left is what impacts and what resounds in your church, and is where your church's health lies. Because doing church is not about the pastor, the observances, or the programs. It is about how we... More Church Leadership Articles Scripture of the Day View Verse of the Day Our Purpose is to point to the Supremacy and Centrality of Christ, and with your partnership we can expand God's Kingdom by becoming and developing wholeheartedly, fully-engaged followers of Jesus Christ. If you want to help support us in these endeavors and our pastoral training overseas, then please let us know. Please remember us in prayer! Bible Study Methods Why Study the Bible How to Study the Bible Inductive Bible Study Methods Exegetical Bible Study Methods How to Lead Bible Studies Bible Reading Plans God, the Bible, and You Bible Literacy Seminars Bible Studies Overview of the Bible Psalms Matthew John Romans Ephesians Colossians James Peter Hebrews Revelation Character Disciplines of the Faith Topical Bible Studies Seasonal Bible Studies Discipleship Discipleship Tools Fruit of the Spirit Applying Faith Small Groups Prayer Evangelism Doctrine God's Will Handling Suffering Relationships Disciplines of the Faith Spiritual Warfare Understanding Other Religions Church Leadership Biblical Leadership Servant Leadership Church Growth Spiritual Gifts Stewardship Worship Resolving Conflict Problem Solving Schaeffer Institute Schaeffer Archive Schaeffer Research Bible Study Articles Devotions Biblestudynotes Articles Guest Articles Youth Ministry Youth Ministry Lessons Youth Ministry Ideas Spanish More Translations Bible Study Forums Bible Study Aids Links Get Connected Latest News New: Year End Repot TWyearend2016.pdf ITWyearend2015.pdf ITWyearend2014.pdf Bible Reading Spreadsheet We have a wondrous new tool to help you in your Bible reading efforts! 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