Lay Bible Institute - And He Spoke Many Things to Them in Parables

How does Jesus use parables to teach the Truth of God? The Rev. Dr. James Fickenscher, assistant professor of Exegetical Theology at Concordia Seminary, St Louis, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the upcoming Lay Bible Institute "And He Spoke Many Things to Them in Parables" happening August 2 at Concordia Seminary, including what a parable is, what is unique about the parables of Jesus, faithful approaches to interpreting parables, how Jesus uses parables to teach the Truth of God, and what attendees will learn at the Lay Bible Institute. Learn more and register  at csl.edu/resources/continuing-education/lay-bible-institute. As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: [email protected].