The parables of Jesus in Matthew and Luke will form the basis of this nine-month study (September 2004 through May 2005) written by Audrey West, assistant professor of New Testament at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.

Part I: Parables from the Gospel of Matthew
September 2004 
Bible study: God in the Everyday
Study text: Matthew 13:31–35 — The Yeast and the Mustard Seed

October  
Bible study: God's Gracious Economy
Study text: Matthew 20:1–16 — The Workers in the Vineyard

November  
Bible study: Forgiveness
Study text: Matthew 19:23–35 — The Unforgiving Servant

December  
Bible study: Ready or Not!
Study text: Matthew 25:1–13 — The Ten Bridesmaids

Part II: Parables from the Gospel of Luke
January 2005  
Bible study: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?
Study text: Luke 14:15–24 — The Great Banquet

February  
Bible study: I Will Send My Beloved Son
Study text: Luke 18:1–8 — The Persistent Woman and the Unjust Judge (NOTE: This is a revision as of January 8, 2004.)

March  
Bible study: If Someone Rises from the Dead 
Study text: Luke 16:19–31 — The Rich Man and Lazarus

April  
Bible study: Outrageous Generosity
Study text: Luke 15:11–32 — The Profligate Father  

May
Bible study: God Knows What You Need
Study text: Luke 12:22–30 — The Ravens and the Lilies