__Doug Newton__ is the cofounder and director of the National Prayer Ministry of the Free Methodist Church-USA. The author of nine books, he served for thirty years as a senior pastor and for fifteen years as editor of Light &amp; Life magazine. Newton and his wife, Margie, live in Greenville, Illinois.

__How does the parable of the good Samaritan redefine acts of social justice, not just acts of mercy? What does the story of the five talents teach us about daily spiritual life?__  
   
Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Parables offers a new perspective on the stories Jesus told to His closest disciples. As in every book in this unique series, Pastor Doug Newton provides life-changing techniques for reading Scripture, such as skills in interpreting one passage using another. Readers will love discovering familiar parables again as if for the first time.

"Doug Newton reminds us that the compelling teachings and miracles of Jesus were not just clever events to create believers but were the examples of everyday life. In captivating stories, Newton refocuses us to remember that staying 'tuned in' in prayerful communion opens our eyes to the reality that miracles happen all around us all the time."

"Fresh Eyes is a crucial series for our hyper-connected world. Doug Newton equips readers with the tools needed to slow down, open our eyes, and unlock the true meaning of the inspired stories of the Bible. As he has done from the pulpit for many years, Doug provides rich guidance and training with easy-to-understand language and stories that make things click. Fresh Eyes is a must-have for anyone who wants to be equipped to wrestle with the meaning of Scripture and the many ways it applies to the hustle and bustle of twenty-first-century living."

"I heard Doug speak over a decade ago on the feeding of the five thousand, and I still remember what he said. He brought the familiar story to life in a way that made me see it all unfold. I remember thinking, What would I have done if I' d been there that day with Jesus? That's why Doug's writing is so valuable. God recorded these events in His Word and Doug takes readers to those moments in history and makes them relatable and best of all, memorable."

Reading with new eyes about the lost son, the Good Samaritan, the shrewd manager, and more will equip readers to find new insights themselves that are relevant to their lives.

Acknowledgments......13

About the Fresh Eyes Series......19

Introduction......23

1. "Hello, Turkey"

The Hidden Treasure.......29

2. Another Day, Another Denarius

The Vineyard Workers......43

3. Where Should the Emphasis Go?

The Lost Son......57

4. When Your Cupboards Are Bare

The Friend in Need......71

5. Before You Cast Stones

The Unmerciful Servant......85

6. These Words? What Words?

The Wise and Foolish Builders......101

7. An Overdone and Underdone "Well Done"

The Five Talents......121

8. The Taming of the Shrewd

The Shrewd Manager......137

9. What "One" Are We Talking About?

The Lost Sheep......155

10. Streetlights

The Good Samaritan......173

Notes......191

Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Parables by Doug Newton reinterprets key parables, focusing on social justice and daily spirituality. Ideal for readers seeking deeper biblical understanding.

\["For Christians seeking deeper understanding of Scripture", "Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Parables clarifies complex lessons", "You will gain fresh insights that transform your daily faith"\]

Discover new insights into Jesus' parables for spiritual growth.

Doug Newton

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Acknowledgments

About the Fresh Eyes Series

Introduction

1. “Hello, Turkey”

2. Another Day, Another Denarius

3. Where Should the Emphasis Go?

4. When Your Cupboards Are Bare

5. Before You Cast Stones

6. These Words? What Words?

7. An Overdone and Underdone “Well Done”

8. The Taming of the Shrewd

9. What “One” Are We Talking About?

10. Streetlights

Notes

Fresh Eyes on Famous Bible Sayings

How does the parable of the good Samaritan redefine acts of social justice, not just acts of mercy? What does the story of the five talents teach us about daily spiritual life?  
   
Fresh Eyes on Jesus’ Parables offers a new perspective on the stories Jesus told to His closest disciples. As in every book in this unique series, Pastor Doug Newton provides life-changing techniques for reading Scripture, such as skills in interpreting one passage using another. Readers will love discovering familiar parables again as if for the first time.

"Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Parables" by Doug Newton offers new insights into familiar biblical stories. It includes interpretation techniques for deeper understanding, targeting readers seeking spiritual growth.

\["Want a new look at Jesus' parable?","This fresh look offers renewed lessons the parables contain ","A great refresher on the stories Jesus told"\]

Whether you've bee a Christian for a day or a lifetime, this book offers a fresh and accessible look at the parables of Jesus, and what they mean.

Sue Morgan

I bought this as part of my husband's Christmas gift and he's pretty impressed as it's easily readable and is a useful insight into the life and teaching of Jesus. My husband and I both like to study our Bibles in-depth and this is a great addition to our study tools.

Giving my husband 'Fresh Eyes'

Fresh Eyes on Jesus' Parables

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