Modern Parables

Modern Parables
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Modern Parables

Modern Parables is an original film-based Bible study series on Jesus’ parables. It uses short films combined with teaching by pastors and in-depth study materials to create an entirely new learning experience. All video formats include digital copies of the leader’s guide and study book.

Description

Modern Parables seeks to re-create the emotional immediacy that Jesus’ 1st-century audience felt when hearing the parables. It does this by using some of the best parable scholarship and exploring it through creative filmmaking. The gut-level understanding made possible by the films is intended to drive listeners into a deeper understanding of the Bible.

Designed for Family or Group use, the set includes:

  • 6 parable films and 6 application videos for 12 complete lessons.
  • Parables included: Hidden Treasure, Samaritan, The Shrewd Manager, The Widow & Judge, The Sower, and Prodigal Sons.
  • 6 director’s commentaries that can be used with material in the Leader’s Guide to teach 6 additional lessons on Cinematic Theology.
  • Leader’s Guide with two introductory chapters on the parables, twelve detailed teacher’s notes for teaching each class, and six lessons on Cinematic Theology.
  • Study Book with twelve in-depth chapters on the Biblical content of the parables.
    Spanish Subtitles

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The films are not just loosely based on the parables, but very accurately follow the original text. The goal of the films is to re-create the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact of the original parables. It is high integrity to the Word of God in all its parts that makes the study so effective.

By modernizing the parables, they become more accessible to a contemporary audience. People can immediately relate to what the films are saying as well as to what the pastors are teaching. The pastoral application videos show how the parables relate to our daily lives, as well as how we each fit into the broader scope of the Kingdom of God.

Additional information

Age

10+

Age/Grade

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Lessons

12

Format

DVD, Streaming, USB Thumb Drive

Total Runtime

158 minutes

Lessons

Lessons 1 & 2: Hidden Treasure

A light comedy about an unsuccessful real estate agent who finds oil in a field and must convince his wife they should sell all they own to buy it. Application video taught by Dr. Daniel. Based on the film style of Frank Capra.

Lessons 3 & 4: Samaritan

A drama about a teenage boy who watches his father and youth leader pass by a hurt man, only to see the man helped by someone he didn’t expect to help him. Application video taught by Jeff Schulte. Based on the film style of Ingmar Bergman.

Lessons 5 & 6: The Shrewd Manager

An ironic comedy about a dishonest farm manager who is fired and so must think quickly to figure out a way into his next job. Application video taught by Dr. Gene Mims. Based on the film style of Woody Allen.

Lessons 7 & 8: The Widow & Judge

A moving drama about a poor widow who struggles against a corrupt judge in her pursuit of justice. Application video taught by Dr. George Grant. Based on the film To Kill a Mockingbird.

Lessons 9 & 10: The Sower

A documentary about an 80-year-old wheat farmer who grows his crop from planting to harvest. Application video taught by Dr. Frank Lewis.

Lessons 11 & 12: Prodigal Sons

A drama about two sons trying to manipulate their father to achieve their own selfish ends. Application video taught by Scotty Smith. Based on the film style of Orson Welles.

6 Bonus Lessons: Cinematic Theology

Each film is accompanied with a director’s commentary which explains the ideas behind the making of the film. A list of small group questions are also available for these lessons.

Sample Lessons

Experience sample lessons inside our learning platform:

  • Engaging video lectures
  • Study guide readings
  • Discussion questions
  • Quizzes
  • Interactive resources

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In the meantime, here is just one of the two videos available at the link above.

Sample Books

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