Seed Falling on Good Soil

Seed Falling on Good Soil

By Gary Nelson

Book Description

In "Seed Falling on Good Soil," Gordon W. King presents a fresh perspective on the parables of Jesus, revealing them as powerful narratives that challenged ancient audiences to embrace radical transformation. Drawing from his extensive background in international community development, King bridges the gap between biblical scholarship and contemporary social realities.

This thought-provoking exploration demonstrates how Jesus used storytelling as a form of resistance, inviting listeners to participate in both personal renewal and broader societal change within God's kingdom. King's unique approach combines rigorous historical analysis with an acute awareness of today's pressing social justice concerns, offering readers a lens through which to view these timeless teachings.

The author weaves together stories from marginalized communities around the world, connecting the enduring message of Jesus' parables to modern struggles with poverty, ethnic conflict, gender inequality, hunger, and systemic oppression. This perspective, rarely found among traditional New Testament scholars, illuminates how ancient wisdom speaks directly to contemporary challenges.

Rather than treating the parables as simple moral lessons, King reveals them as calls to action that demand both inner transformation and active engagement with the world's injustices. Readers seeking to deepen their spiritual understanding while addressing real-world issues will find this work both intellectually stimulating and spiritually enriching.

Through this compelling synthesis of biblical insight and social consciousness, King invites modern audiences to hear these ancient stories with fresh ears and respond with renewed purpose.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~6 hours)

📄 Length: 198 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
  • ✓ Explore Biblical Parables
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore Christian sociology
  • ✓ Explore Christianity
  • ✓ Explore Parables
  • ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels
  • ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation

Topics Covered

Bible Biblical Parables Religious aspects Christian sociology Christianity Parables Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t. gospels Criticism, interpretation Social justice Jesus christ, parables

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