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The Fable of the Trees

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Bryan Hodge

“The trees once went forth to anoint a king over them…” (Judges 9:8-ff). Did you know that there are fables, allegories, and parables in the Old Testament? (e.g., Numbers 23:24; Judges 9:7-15; 2 Samuel 12:1-4; 14:1-7; 1 Kings 20:35-40; 2 … Continue reading →

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Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 5)

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Bryan Hodge

The Bible contains both literal language and figurative language. Literal language is the use of a word, phrase, or sentence in its normal, usual sense. Figurative language is the use of a word, phrase, or sentence in a way which … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Study, hermeneutics, Parables, Type/Antitype, Word Study | Tagged bible figures of speech, brown trail class notes, caution, clint lockhart, context, D.R. Dungan, definite for indefinite, interpreting figurative language, known purpose, literal or figurative, parable, principles of interpretation, recognizing figurative language, roy h. deaver, the parables in profile, things compared, type and antitype, types of lterature, wayne jackson | Leave a comment

Parables: Prayer

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Ere you left your room this morning, did you think to pray? In the name of Christ our Savior, did you sue for loving favor as a shield today? When you met with great temptation, did you think to pray? … Continue reading →

Posted in Parables, Prayer, pride, Textual study | Tagged a father's response, a friend at midnight, Luke 11, Luke 18, mrs. m. a. kidder, parable, persistent widow, prayer, song e're you left your room this morning, the pharisee and the publican, the unjust judge | Leave a comment

Parables: Concern for the Lost

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Bryan Hodge

“Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, snatch them in pity from sin and the grave.” – Fannie Crosby “Lead me to some soul today; O teach me, Lord, just what to say; Friends of mine are lost in sin, … Continue reading →

Posted in Parables, Podigal Son, Soul Winning, Textual study | Tagged concer for lost, fannie crosby, lost coin, lost shhep, lost son, Luke 15, parable, Prodigal Son, Soul Winning, three lost things, will houghton | 3 Comments

Tag Archives: parable

The Fable of the Trees

Suggestions for Bible Students (Part 5)

Parables: Prayer

Parables: Concern for the Lost

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