{"product_id":"preaching-the-parables-cycle-b-john-r-brokhoff-9780788019203","title":"Preaching the Parables, Cycle B","description":"The parables of Jesus are timeless stories -- and with the current popularity of narrative preaching, the parables are a familiar topic in the contemporary pulpit. But preaching on the parables is not as easy as it looks at first glance. Should we simply tell the parable in our own words and let it stand on its own feet, or is its lesson most effectively communicated by constructing a sermon around the central theme? Or should the preacher spiritualize the parable by probing for allegorical meaning? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaster homiletician John Brokhoff aids preachers in answering these key questions with rigorous and enlightening background information on parables from Mark and John appearing in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. He offers not only exegesis and interpretation for each passage, but also rich material for sermon development, suggested outlining approaches, and preaching illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eParables included are: \u003cbr\u003e - The Doorkeeper (Mark 13:32-37)\u003cbr\u003e - The Good Shepherd (John 10:11-18)\u003cbr\u003e - The True Vine (John 15:1-8)\u003cbr\u003e - A Strong Man (Mark 3:20-25)\u003cbr\u003e - The Miracle Seed (Mark 4:26-34)\u003cbr\u003e - Bread To Eat (John 6:35, 41-51)\u003cbr\u003e - Eat The Bread (John 6:51-58) \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA popular preacher, teacher, and writer, \u003cb\u003eJohn R. Brokhoff\u003c\/b\u003e served as Professor of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University from 1965 to 1979. Prior to that he pastored Lutheran congregations in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Brokhoff is the recipient of the George Washington medal from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and is the author of many CSS titles, including \u003ci\u003eThis You Can Believe \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003ePray Like Jesus\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John R. Brokhoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788019201\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788019203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.44h x 5.54w x 0.34d","brand":"John R. Brokhoff","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48441346621695,"sku":"9780788019203","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d09e0f0f-5e99-440d-81cb-84bd89289cb5.jpg?v=1777190306","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/preaching-the-parables-cycle-b-john-r-brokhoff-9780788019203","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}