Modern Parables
Used in the Teach a Teacher Programme
Insights for Spiritual Growth
Modern Parables are simple, relatable stories designed to deepen your understanding of the Kingdom of God. Each parable is an accessible metaphor, helping believers grow in faith and discipleship. Through these parables, you can discover valuable insights for everyday living and spiritual growth.
Start your journey into the Kingdom of God by exploring these Modern Parables. Watch, reflect, and subscribe to gain deeper insights that will help transform your life and teaching ministry. Share your thoughts with us – what lessons did you learn?
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The Hole in the Wall
The Hole in the Wall story encapsulates the whole of mankind’s kingdom history, in a simple way, from its holy conception to the end of life and beyond.
The Kingdom Speedboat
Mike Endicott describes his original dream picture of kingdom living - The Kingdom Speedboat.
Expecting Grace
Grace pours down without ceasing. Trust rises to meet it. Who needs to trust and how do we raise it?
The Sports Analogy
Our place in the kingdom is like a local club hockey player being selected for the National Squad. Can we do it?
Telescopic Car Aerials
The story of how telescopic car aerials used to work, up and down to receive the radio signals, describes how kingdom Grace is designed to get into us and the people we pray for.
The Walled Garden
The kingdom of God is like a man growing fruit, flowers and vegetables in a walled garden. The breeze blows all kinds of advantages towards the walls but there is little way in. How do we encourage the gardener to let the breezes carry in the grace of God’s goodness?
The Drive to Work
Being receptive to the grace of the kingdom is not a function of prayer as we may know it but of resting in what has already been achieved for us on the cross. Analogy; driving to work with the car radio engaged.
The Plough Horses Team
Working with God in his kingdom is like the working of two horses (or oxen) pulling together as one to plough the fields of human life. Harmony between them guarantees their efficiency.
The Sandwich
Being receptive to the grace of the kingdom is not a function of prayer as we may know it but of resting in what has already been achieved for us on the cross. Analogy; driving to work with the car radio engaged.
The Showjumper
To work in the kingdom of God to see it grow is to work in partnership with the risen Christ to the glory of God. This partnership sees him and all his disciples working together to see his kingdom come.
These parables are not just for personal reflection – they’re a vital part of our Teach a Teacher Program. By learning from these stories, you can deepen your teaching practice and help others grow in their knowledge of God’s Kingdom.