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And He Spoke Many Things to Them in Parables
The parables of Jesus are among the most beloved passages of Scripture yet are notoriously difficult to interpret. What, exactly, are these parables? Are they “earthly stories with a heavenly meaning”? How should we read and apply them faithfully as Christians in our lives today? This workshop will first explore what kind of stories parables are. Then, we will construct a method for reading them that is faithful to their literary form and that all God’s people can use. Finally, we will apply the method and walk through multiple parables together to see how Jesus uses this literary form to teach us more about who He is and what it means to belong to His kingdom.
Dr. James Fickenscher
Assistant professor of Exegetical Theology
Dr. James Fickenscher is assistant professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He’s a member of the Society of Biblical Literature and the Evangelical Theological Society. He has presented to both organizations on New Testament Greek Linguistics and the Pastoral Epistles. His areas of interest include New Testament Greek syntax and linguistics, hermeneutics of the New Testament, the intersection of biblical studies and mental health, the Pauline Corpus, and especially the letters of Timothy and Titus.
Schedule
| DAY | TIME |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 14 | 1-4 p.m. |
| Wednesday, July 15 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Thursday, July 16 | 9 a.m.-noon |
Registration deadline: June 30, 2026
Location contact: Pastor Mike Neidow
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