A KINGDOM KIND OF COMMON SENSE From the outside, parables may seem complex, confusing, and perplexing. They tell stories that reveal what life in the Kingdom is like. When we open the door to a parable and accept the invitation to enter, we begin to see that parables make complete common Kingdom sense. In Luke's Gospel, the parables are beautifully interwoven with the narrative of Jesus' journey toward Jerusalem. Join the journey and experience common Kingdom sense.

"Brian Williams has once again offered his readers an accessible introduction to a central concept of the Christian faith - the Kingdom of God. Parables offers readers a refreshing lens through which the inner logic of the reign of God is unveiled. Anyone keen to understand what following Jesus really looks like will benefit from Williams' work." Dr. Jeffrey G. Willetts, Former Dean and Professor for Philosophy of Religion, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University

"This work welcomes you into the parables of Jesus offering precise and practical instruction for how the church becomes stewards of Christ's mission in the world. This is a gem for understanding the true ministry of the church in a world where ecumenical differences and denominational structures have distorted the words of Jesus. Williams demonstrates how the Kingdom brings about radical change to our futile human common sense approaches which are often held as sacred." Dr. Kenneth Pruitt, President, Leland Seminary

Brian Williams has served as pastor of churches in Virginia and professor of biblical studies in universities and seminaries. He currently serves as a Field Strategist with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Brian has a PhD in Biblical Studies from Baylor University.