In Others Words

This collection of 12 short stories tells the parables of Jesus again in other words.

The intent highlights the same point or moral carried by the scriptural version of the parable.

Merle G. Franke places each story in a 1990s setting with characters and situations familiar to all. Each parable has a contemporary title. Each has a scriptural reference for easy identification.

Four stories are based on parables from Matthew and eight from Luke. This collection is useful for sermon preparation, group Bible study or for reading enjoyment.

Parables include:
Impatient Planter — Matthew 13:1-23
The Contractor’s Choice — Matthew 20:1-16
Which Ones Were Lost? — Luke 15:1-10
Blind In One Eye … — Luke 16:19-31