The Parables | The Pearl of Great Price

In this episode of the podcast, Jeremy continues the series on the parables with insights on the pearl of great price. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Amy Jill Levine, Short Stories by Jesus https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/short-stories-by-jesus-amy-jill-levine/1115558916 Brad Young, The Parables: Jewish Interpretation and Christian Interpretation https://www.bookdepository.com/Parables-Brad-H-Young/9780801048203 4:05 De-allegorize this parable 6:06 1. Orientation, 2. Confrontation, 3. Redirection, => 4. Reimagining of identity, and 5. Revelation of ultimate concern 7:45 Groundwork [a little bit about merchants, a little bit about pearls] 17:20 The merchant and the pearl 24:45 Orientation, confrontation, and redirection 29:30 An aside on discipleship 32:50 Mt 12:34; 13:52 36:33 Reimagining of identity and revelation of ultimate concern 38:25 Descriptive/prescriptive 38:58 Descriptive reading one: our wants are ephemeral 46:40 Descriptive reading two: exploring our ultimate concern will uncover our image of the Kingdom of God 52:00 For what would you sell everything you own? The Center Church podcast, like many podcasts, features issues and words you may not have familiarized your children with yet. You may want to preview before you listen together. Same goes for any media recommended in the podcast or notes.