Best Bible Study About The Parables Podcasts (2025)

In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Isaac Soon about his recent monograph, A Disabled Apostle. Isaac Soon is Assistant Professor of Early Christianity in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies. He is the author of A Disabled Apostle: Impairment and Disability in the Letters of Paul (Oxford Univer…

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The Parable of the Sons | Luke 15 | JD Reyes

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America in the End-Time Prophecies of the Bible 37:32

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Can America be found in the End-Time Prophecies of the Bible?By chrishall71

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Overview of the Gospel of John pt. 2 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn About Jesus

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Disgraced: How Sex Scandals Transformed American Protestantism With Dr. Suzanna Krivulskaya 43:36

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Suzanna Krivulskaya about her recent monograph, Disgraced. Suzanna Krivulskaya (pronounced Soo-ZAH-nah Kree-VOOL-ska-ya) is Associate Professor of History at California State University San Marcos. Originally from Minsk, Belarus, she earned her Bachelor’s degree at LCC International Uni…

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Biblical qualifications for Pastors and Deacons 37:08

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Pastor Chris shares a message on the biblical qualifications for Pastors and Deacons from 1 Timothy 3.By chrishall71

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Proclaiming the Parables: Preaching and Teaching the Kingdom of God with Dr. Thomas G. Long 44:47

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Thomas G. Long about his recent book, Proclaiming the Parables. Thomas G. Long is the Bandy Professor of Preaching Emeritus at Candler School of Theology at Emory University. A Presbyterian minister, Dr. Long has served churches in Georgia and New Jersey. He has taught preaching for ove…

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Overview of the Gospel of John | JD Reyes | Let's Learn About Jesus

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Pastor Chris studies the parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18. 38:56

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Pastor Chris studies the parable of the Unforgiving Servant from Matthew 18.By chrishall71

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John 21 | Jesus and the Redemption of Peter | JD Reyes

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A Joyful Sermon on Heaven 40:41

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Pastor Chris preaches a joyful sermon on Heaven.By chrishall71

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John 20:11-31 | The Resurrected Jesus | Let’s Learn About Jesus

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Pastor Chris shares a powerful sermon from John 6 about Jesus, The Bread of Life. 35:33

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Pastor Chris shares a powerful sermon from John 6 about Jesus, The Bread of Life.By chrishall71

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John 20:1-19 | JD Reyes | Let’s Learn About Jesus

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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Jesus For Everyone With Dr. Amy Jill Levine 43:15

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Amy Jill Levine. Amy Jill Levine (“AJ”) is Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies at Hartford International University for Religion and Peace and University Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies Emerita and Mary Jane Werthan Professo…

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A Simple Easter Message 36:44

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Easter is not complicated. He is Risen! Pastor Chris shares a simple Easter message.By chrishall71

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The Cross 27:08

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Pastor Chris takes a close look at the cross of Christ.By chrishall71

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Examine Ourselves 38:54

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Christians are encouraged to examine themselves before we receive the Lord's Supper.By chrishall71

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John 19:38-42 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn About Jesus

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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Colossians 3:23-4:1 | Steven Coleman

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A Study in the book of ColossiansBy Steven Coleman

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Revelation: A Love Story With Dr. Rob Dalrymple 44:54

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Rob Dalrymple about his recent commentary, Revelation: A Love Story. Rob Dalrymple has been a professor, dean, and lead pastor for over 35 years at the college, seminary, and the local church. He currently serves as the Executive Director of Determinetruth ministries, whose vision is to…

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John 19:1-37 | JD Reyes | Let’s Learn About Jesus

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A Study in the book of ColossiansBy JD Reyes

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What Makes A Great Church 36:06

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Pastor Chris shares on what makes a church a great church.By chrishall71

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Colossians 3 | Nolan Hicks | Special Messages

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A Study in the book of ColossiansBy Nolan Hicks

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Beyond The Salvation Wars With Dr. Matthew Bates 48:49

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In this episode, Scot McKnight and Cody Matchett talk with Dr. Matthew Bates about his recent book, Beyond The Salvation Wars. Matthew W. Bates (PhD, Notre Dame) is Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary with expertise on the gospel and salvation. His book Why the Gospel? (Eerdmans, 2024) won the Christianity Today award in popular theolog…

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The Second Coming 38:37

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Pastor Chris teaches on the Second Coming of ChristBy chrishall71

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John 18:38-40 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn Something About Jesus

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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The Holy Spirit 36:17

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Pastor Chris shares truths about the Holy Spirit from John 14.By chrishall71

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John 18:28-38 | JD Reyes

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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Matthew 27:1-8 | JD Reyes

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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Where are we on God's Timeline? 35:13

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From God's Word, Pastor Chris shares where we are on the timeline of God.By chrishall71

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The Judgment Seat of Christ 37:59

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Pastor Chris studies the Judgment Seat of Christ, a judgment every Christian will participate in, from 1 Corinthians 3:11-15By chrishall71

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Ephesus in Revelation 38:01

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Pastor Chris studies the letter to the church in Ephesus from Revelation 2:1-11.By chrishall71

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Pastor Chris Hall answerers questions about Heaven. 34:40

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Pastor Chris Hall answerers questions about Heaven from Revelation 22 in an inspiring and entertaining way.By chrishall71

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John 18:13-27 | JD Reyes | Let's Learn About Jesus

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A Study in the book of John.By JD Reyes

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Bonus: Slavery in Jesus' Day 5:37

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Several of Jesus' parables picture "servants" in first century Palestine. Our English Bibles usually translate Greek doulos as "servant," though the word actually describes a slave in most cases. Describes the nature of slavery in first century Galilee and Judea.By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

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Bonus: The Great Messianic Banquet 8:07

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Several of Jesus' parables about the Last Days and the Second Coming of Christ related to the Jewish expectation of the blessedness of the afterlife in Abraham's Bosom and feasting in the Kingdom of God. The Last Supper relates to this theme, as do the Parables of the Narrow Door, the Wedding Feast, the Great Banquet, and the Watching Servants.…

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Bonus: Miscellaneous Parables, Analogies, and Sayings 27:53

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About 14 parables, analogies, and sayings don't fit easily into my main topics for parables, but are mentioned briefly here: Walking in Light and Darkness, Light of the World, Physician Heal Yourself, the Temple of Jesus' Body, the Sign of Jonah, the Bridegroom's Friend, Children in the Marketplace, Rescuing from a Well, the Blind Leading the Blind…

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Bonus: A Vocabulary for Parables and Analogies 5:59

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Explores the Greek and Hebrew words for parables, allegories, sayings, riddles, etc. Defines various synonyms for sayings, comparisons, and stories,By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

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12. Parables about Caring for the Lost 45:35

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A number of Jesus' parables deal with his heart for lost people, seeking to instill that love in his disciples. These include the Parables of the Doctor and the Sick, the Lost Sheep, the Harvest and the Laborers, Fields White for Harvest, the Sowers and Reapers, Sheep and Wolves, Serpents and Doves, Fishers of Men, Savorless Salt, the City on a Hil…

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11. Parables about Disciple Practices 57:29

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Disciple practices are taught by the Parables of Washing the Disciples' Feet, the Dutiful Servant, the Talents, the Minas or Pounds, and the Good Samaritan.By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

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10. Parables about Disciple Values 1:04:15

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Jesus also teaches values and practices with his parables. These are his Parables of the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, the Tree and Fruit, the Treasure Chest of the Heart, the Unjust Steward, the Rich Fool, the Two Masters, the Birds and the Lilies, Asking a Father for Bread, the Friend at Midnight, the Unjust Judge, and the Faith of a Mustard Seed.…

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9. Parables about Disciple Character 57:01

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Jesus uses parables in discussing character of his disciples. These include the Parables of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, Becoming Like Little Children, Welcoming Little Children, Places at the Table, Yeast of the Pharisees, the Vine and the Branches, Eating Jesus' Flesh, and the Yoke.By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

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8. Parables about Responding to the Kingdom 1:04:42

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Receptivity to Jesus and discipleship are the subjects of several parables -- Parables of the Sower, of Pearls before Swine, the Narrow Door, Foxholes and Nests, the Dead Burying the Dead, Looking Back from the Plow, the Tower-Builder, the Warring King, Taking Up One's Cross, the Hidden Treasure, and the Pearl of Great Price.…

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7. Parables about the Nature of Christ's Kingdom 47:23

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We consider Jesus' parables to help his disciples understand the nature of his Kingdom: Parables of the Mustard Seed, Yeast or Leaven, Seed Growing by Itself, the Bridegroom's Guests, the Unshrunk Cloth, the Wineskins, and the Good Shepherd and the Sheep Gate.By Dr. Ralph F. Wilson

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6. Parables about Salvation 49:26

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Jesus teaches his disciples about salvation with a variety of parables: the Parables of Spiritual Birth, the Wind of the Spirit, Lifting the Bronze Serpent, the Bread of Life, Water for Eternal Life, Streams of Living Water, the Bread and the Wine, Baptism, the Kernel of Wheat, Rooms in the Father's House, the Woman in Childbirth, and the Plunderin…

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