Part 1 : keys to understanding the parables
Jesus' unique teaching aids
The kingdom of the parables
The unique nature of Jesus' parables
Guidelines for interpretation
Part 2 : the parables related to Jesus' ministry
Hints of disaster in Jesus' early parabolic sayings
"Mysteries of the kingdom" unfolded : its planting and growth
"Mysteries of the kingdom" unfolded : its values and responsibilities
Parable on entering the kingdom
Luke's travelogue : parables on servanthood
Luke's travelogue : parables on human responsibility and divine concern
Luke's travelogue : parables on living life in view of the coming kingdom
Parables on effective service for the kingdom
Final parables on rewards in the kingdom
Final parables to rejecters on loss of the kingdom.
