The Scandal of the Kingdom

How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God

De: Dallas Willard, John Mark Comer

Narrado por: Bill Brooks

A major new work by Dallas Willard, the highly anticipated follow-up to his seminal work The Divine Conspiracy. In this groundbreaking book based on teachings he delivered to a church community, Willard delves into the transformative power of Jesus's parables, revealing how they show us how to live right now in the kingdom of God.

Drawing from his extensive teachings on spiritual formation, Willard illuminates the timeless wisdom contained within each parable, revealing their profound relevance to contemporary life. With clarity and depth, he guides readers through the subversive messages embedded within these seemingly simple stories, urging us to break free from the grip of worldly values and embrace the radical teachings of Jesus.

The Scandal of the Kingdom is not just a book—it's a call to action. Willard challenges listeners to move beyond passive acceptance of comfortable dogmas and instead to actively engage with the values of the kingdom of God. He reminds us that the kingdom is not some distant future destination but a present reality, beckoning us, as the parables of Jesus did, to live with a new purpose and intentionality in the here and now.

Through insightful analysis and practical wisdom, Willard empowers readers to transform their lives and communities by embodying the radical love, compassion, and justice exemplified in Jesus's parables. This book is a beacon of hope for Christians seeking to deepen their faith and live more authentically in accordance with the teachings of Christ. Willard empowers us to:

• Become more passionate about living the gospel in the full scope of Jesus's vision for us
• Better share the faith of Jesus with those disillusioned with Christianity
• Unlock the excitement of living in the upside-down kingdom of God
• Share the gospel of Jesus in the way he did

A significant new resource for Christians worldwide, this book offers a road map for spiritual growth and renewal in an increasingly complex and challenging world. With its profound insights and transformative message, it is destined to leave a lasting impact on the hearts and minds of believers everywhere.

©2024 Dallas Willard (P)2024 Zondervan

Will revist this book often!!

I love the context that this book provides that leads to looking at other passage of scriptures deeper and of course prayer with the Holy Spirit! I’ve learned so much from this and understand why John Mark Comer said “his soul came alive and how he fell in love with Jesus more deeply”while reading this. Highly recommended. Never looked at the Parables this way. @timprattjr

Outstanding

Not disappointed in the slightest. Highly recommended for all who read Dallas, and those who don’t.

brilliant and special

without this book, so much of this detail about the parables of Jesus is not spoken or misunderstood. so special to have the insider do you from Willard.

Humble excellence

The way he writes, it’s just incredible. Humbly excellent and every thought and expression has a weight of experience to it.

Very profound

Great deep dive in to the parables of Jesus and their ever present impact and relevance on our lives.

Excellent

The title captured my interest. The writing captivated my attention. I’ve really have not looked at faith in Jesus versus the faith OF Jesus the way this material writes it. The Scandal of the Kingdom is an amazing read. Well done. A must read.

Clear, practical, helpful

So good. This clarifying, practical, helpful unpacking of Jesus’ parables defrags cluttering assumptions and allows fresh insights to kindly challenge us to hear what He meant with His stories. It makes room for a longer, gentler journey, a path of real transformation.

The challenge within

Very heady. I need a lot of time to process it. Always worth listening to over and over.

True to the Spirit and spirit of Willard

This contains quality synthesis into the whole of the work. This is difficult to do with material compiled from 40 years of teaching. I enjoyed what I believe were the stylistic additions by JMC.

Jesus persistence in teaching His listeners what the lives of the citizens of the Kingdom of God looks like.

The interpretation of Jesus’s teachings shows a mind and heart given to the mind and heart of Jesus.