Book Review - 'Truth Missiles: The Explosive Parables of Jesus'


BACKCOVER SUMMARY:

Jesus’ parables aren’t just stories—they are truth missiles, designed to challenge, confront, and transform lives. Many people heard the parables in Sunday school but never revisited them as adults. Yet these short, powerful stories were never Jesus’ youth ministry… they were his primary way of teaching, packed with profound biblical wisdom and deep spiritual truths.

In "Truth Missiles", pastor and bible teacher Peter JR Smith uses both his biblical understanding and real world experience to explore these timeless lessons. In his usual warm-humoured tone, he clarifies the meaning of the parables one by one, revealing how they’re just as challenging (or explosive..) as when Jesus first spoke them.

With clear explanations, historical insights, and modern-day “Not-a-Parables”, the 33 punchy, bite-sized, chapters bring the parables powerfully to life. You’ll gain clarity on the challenge of Jesus’ teachings in a way that speaks directly to your everyday challenges.


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If you’ve ever read Jesus’ parables and felt unsure of their meaning (as I'm sure most of us have), Truth Missiles: The Explosive Parables of Jesus, by Peter J.R. Smith, is a book you'd want to read.

This was a quick, insightful read that shows the author’s deep knowledge and research. What really stood out for me were the reflection questions and follow-up suggestions after each chapter, which added even more value to the already in-depth teaching it presented. Whenever I read books like this, I usually come up with my own reflection questions to help me better understand the material and dig a little deeper, so I found it especially pleasing that this was already built into the book. That set it apart from other books about Jesus' parables I’ve read and takes the explanations to a deeper level, which I appreciated. Some of Jesus’ parables can be difficult to understand, and at times we may let them pass over our heads without further thought. This book encourages you to slow down and think them through.

Truth Missiles is a great study companion for anyone desiring a better understanding and greater insight into Jesus' teachings across the four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John). Highly recommended! 

Sincere thanks to the author for the gifted copy!



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