The Parables And Teaching Of JesusSample
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
In this parable the man owed over ten times the maximum amount ever collected by Herod’s sons. The modern equivalent would be around $2.5 billion. He was demanding around $4,000. These numbers were unthinkable to the ancient audience, making Jesus’ parable somewhat humorous.
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Experience the Bible through the eyes of a first-century disciple by exploring the cultural, religious, and historical background of the Bible. This 21-day reading plan is built from the NIV First-Century Study Bible. These daily readings will allow you to understand the teaching of Jesus in its original cultural context, bringing Scripture to life by providing fresh understanding to familiar passages.
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