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A Tale of Two Sons: The Inside Story of a Father, His Sons, and a Shocking Murder
Written by John F. MacArthur
Narrated by John MacArthur
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In The Tale of Two Sons, one of America's most loved Bible teachers takes you deeper into Luke 15 than ever before, revealing insights into the culture of Jesus' day and an unforgettable ending.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) has been preached from nearly every pulpit in the world and is known by many who read and cherish the Bible. The story is so powerful because it presents, in clear and inspiring terms, our struggle with sin, the need for humble repentance, and the Father's inexhaustible mercy and love. Unfortunately, many Christians would say that they have nothing new to learn from this gem of Scripture. It has lost its luster. But in The Tale of Two Sons, John MacArthur restores the brilliance of this passage, giving engrossing historical background and unveiling a surprise ending readers have never heard before.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherThomas Nelson
Release dateApr 1, 2008
ISBN9781418574864
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John F. MacArthur
Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. John's pulpit ministry has been extended around the globe through his media ministry, Grace to You, and its satellite offices in seven countries. In addition to producing daily radio programs for nearly two thousand English and Spanish radio outlets worldwide, Grace to You distributes books, software, and digital recordings by John MacArthur. John is chancellor of The Master's University and Seminary and has written hundreds of books and study guides, each one biblical and practical. Bestselling titles include The Gospel According to Jesus, Twelve Ordinary Men, Twelve Extraordinary Women, Slave, and The MacArthur Study Bible, a 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion recipient.
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Readers find this title to be an enveloping and exciting story, with a deep analysis of the social and cultural background. It is insightful and packed with valuable information to help readers understand the parable. The book explains the concept of two sons needing to come home and is considered excellent. Readers appreciate how it provides a new perspective on the parable, revealing its deeper meaning.
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Sep 9, 2023
Explains there is 2 sons needing to come home. Excellent. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 9, 2023
Very insightful, packed with valuable information to help one understand this parable. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 9, 2023
Envolvente y emocionante historia, con un profundo análisis del trasfondo social y cultural - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Sep 9, 2023
It’s so good! I’ll never look at this parable the same! I now know how the people of Jesus’s day would have seen it. It has so much more meaning than I thought.