This study has 14 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 13 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch (Galatians) and Clifford M. Yeary (Romans) and a commentary, Galatians and Romans, by Brendan Byrne (Liturgical Press). Brendan Byrne, SJ, is professor of New Testament at Jesuit Theological College, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. A member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission (1990–96) and Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2000–), he is editor in chief of the theological journal Pacifica. Byrne is the author of numerous books, including Romans in the Sacra Pagina series and a three-volume commentary on the Synoptic Gospels (Liturgical Press). He is currently preparing a similar commentary on the Gospel of John. Galatians and Romans are pivotal for those seeking to understand the faith and teaching of the Apostle Paul. Many of Paul's themes are shared by Galatians and Romans, but the tone and length of the two works differ sharply. This study opens with Galatians because it was written first. Those who wish to adapt the study will find it easy to split the study into two parts or to simply focus on either Galatians or Romans, as best fits their needs. The Commentary includes a helpful glossary which clarifies the meaning of terms frequently used in discussions of Paul's theology. Galatians addresses Paul's understanding of Christian freedom and justification by faith. He reprimands the Galatians for deserting the Gospel by seeking justification through circumcision rather than through faith in Christ, who achieved our salvation by his sacrifice on the cross. Romans is the longest of Paul's letters. It addresses the universal reality of sin in the world and the need for salvation in Jesus Christ. It explores both the strength and limits of the law of Moses. Paul examines the new life attained in the Holy Spirit as God's gift and proclaims the mystery of God's plan to save Israel. Romans also highlights the ethical demands of the gospel. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Galatians 1 Lesson 2—Galatians 2:1–3:14 Lesson 3—Galatians 3:15–4:31 Lesson 4—Galatians 5:1–6:18 Lesson 5—Romans 1:1–17 Lesson 6—Romans 1:18–3:20 Lesson 7—Romans 3:21–4:25 Lesson 8—Romans 5:1–6:23 Lesson 9—Romans 7:1–8:13 Lesson 10—Romans 8:14–9:5 Lesson 11—Romans 9:6–11:36 Lesson 12—Romans 12:1–14:23 Lesson 13—Romans 15:1–16:27Wrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.

This study has 14 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 13 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch (Galatians) and Clifford M. Yeary (Romans) and a commentary, Galatians and Romans, by Brendan Byrne (Liturgical Press). Brendan Byrne, SJ, is professor of New Testament at Jesuit Theological College, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. A member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission (1990–96) and Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2000–), he is editor in chief of the theological journal Pacifica. Byrne is the author of numerous books, including Romans in the Sacra Pagina series and a three-volume commentary on the Synoptic Gospels (Liturgical Press). He is currently preparing a similar commentary on the Gospel of John. Galatians and Romans are pivotal for those seeking to understand the faith and teaching of the Apostle Paul. Many of Paul's themes are shared by Galatians and Romans, but the tone and length of the two works differ sharply. This study opens with Galatians because it was written first. Those who wish to adapt the study will find it easy to split the study into two parts or to simply focus on either Galatians or Romans, as best fits their needs. The Commentary includes a helpful glossary which clarifies the meaning of terms frequently used in discussions of Paul's theology. Galatians addresses Paul's understanding of Christian freedom and justification by faith. He reprimands the Galatians for deserting the Gospel by seeking justification through circumcision rather than through faith in Christ, who achieved our salvation by his sacrifice on the cross. Romans is the longest of Paul's letters. It addresses the universal reality of sin in the world and the need for salvation in Jesus Christ. It explores both the strength and limits of the law of Moses. Paul examines the new life attained in the Holy Spirit as God's gift and proclaims the mystery of God's plan to save Israel. Romans also highlights the ethical demands of the gospel. Sample Wrap-Up Lecture Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Galatians 1 Lesson 2—Galatians 2:1–3:14 Lesson 3—Galatians 3:15–4:31 Lesson 4—Galatians 5:1–6:18 Lesson 5—Romans 1:1–17 Lesson 6—Romans 1:18–3:20 Lesson 7—Romans 3:21–4:25 Lesson 8—Romans 5:1–6:23 Lesson 9—Romans 7:1–8:13 Lesson 10—Romans 8:14–9:5 Lesson 11—Romans 9:6–11:36 Lesson 12—Romans 12:1–16:27These lectures correspond to the fourteen sessions outlined in the Study Set for Galatians and Romans.

This study has 14 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 13 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch (Galatians) and Clifford M. Yeary (Romans) and a commentary, Galatians and Romans, by Brendan Byrne (Liturgical Press). Brendan Byrne, SJ, is professor of New Testament at Jesuit Theological College, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. A member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission (1990–96) and Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2000–), he is editor in chief of the theological journal Pacifica. Byrne is the author of numerous books, including Romans in the Sacra Pagina series and a three-volume commentary on the Synoptic Gospels (Liturgical Press). He is currently preparing a similar commentary on the Gospel of John. Galatians and Romans are pivotal for those seeking to understand the faith and teaching of the Apostle Paul. Many of Paul's themes are shared by Galatians and Romans, but the tone and length of the two works differ sharply. This study opens with Galatians because it was written first. Those who wish to adapt the study will find it easy to split the study into two parts or to simply focus on either Galatians or Romans, as best fits their needs. The Commentary includes a helpful glossary which clarifies the meaning of terms frequently used in discussions of Paul's theology. Galatians addresses Paul's understanding of Christian freedom and justification by faith. He reprimands the Galatians for deserting the Gospel by seeking justification through circumcision rather than through faith in Christ, who achieved our salvation by his sacrifice on the cross. Romans is the longest of Paul's letters. It addresses the universal reality of sin in the world and the need for salvation in Jesus Christ. It explores both the strength and limits of the law of Moses. Paul examines the new life attained in the Holy Spirit as God's gift and proclaims the mystery of God's plan to save Israel. Romans also highlights the ethical demands of the gospel. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Galatians 1 Lesson 2—Galatians 2:1–3:14 Lesson 3—Galatians 3:15–4:31 Lesson 4—Galatians 5:1–6:18 Lesson 5—Romans 1:1–17 Lesson 6—Romans 1:18–3:20 Lesson 7—Romans 3:21–4:25 Lesson 8—Romans 5:1–6:23 Lesson 9—Romans 7:1–8:13 Lesson 10—Romans 8:14–9:5 Lesson 11—Romans 9:6–11:36 Lesson 12—Romans 12:1–16:27These lectures correspond to the fourteen sessions outlined in the Study Set for Galatians and Romans.

This study has 14 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 13 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch (Galatians) and Clifford M. Yeary (Romans) and a commentary, Galatians and Romans, by Brendan Byrne (Liturgical Press). Brendan Byrne, SJ, is professor of New Testament at Jesuit Theological College, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. A member of the Pontifical Biblical Commission (1990–96) and Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (2000–), he is editor in chief of the theological journal Pacifica. Byrne is the author of numerous books, including Romans in the Sacra Pagina series and a three-volume commentary on the Synoptic Gospels (Liturgical Press). He is currently preparing a similar commentary on the Gospel of John. Galatians and Romans are pivotal for those seeking to understand the faith and teaching of the Apostle Paul. Many of Paul's themes are shared by Galatians and Romans, but the tone and length of the two works differ sharply. This study opens with Galatians because it was written first. Those who wish to adapt the study will find it easy to split the study into two parts or to simply focus on either Galatians or Romans, as best fits their needs. The Commentary includes a helpful glossary which clarifies the meaning of terms frequently used in discussions of Paul's theology. Galatians addresses Paul's understanding of Christian freedom and justification by faith. He reprimands the Galatians for deserting the Gospel by seeking justification through circumcision rather than through faith in Christ, who achieved our salvation by his sacrifice on the cross. Romans is the longest of Paul's letters. It addresses the universal reality of sin in the world and the need for salvation in Jesus Christ. It explores both the strength and limits of the law of Moses. Paul examines the new life attained in the Holy Spirit as God's gift and proclaims the mystery of God's plan to save Israel. Romans also highlights the ethical demands of the gospel. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Galatians 1 Lesson 2—Galatians 2:1–3:14 Lesson 3—Galatians 3:15–4:31 Lesson 4—Galatians 5:1–6:18 Lesson 5—Romans 1:1–17 Lesson 6—Romans 1:18–3:20 Lesson 7—Romans 3:21–4:25 Lesson 8—Romans 5:1–6:23 Lesson 9—Romans 7:1–8:13 Lesson 10—Romans 8:14–9:5 Lesson 11—Romans 9:6–11:36 Lesson 12—Romans 12:1–16:27Only one Answer Guide is needed per small group facilitator. Order all Study Sets for participants separately, as well as one set of the Wrap-Up-Lectures.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part Two, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). Lesson One begins with acquainting participants with the important characteristics of a parable, and how they use images familiar to the audience and draw on common experience that nevertheless challenge the audience to see things in a new way. Subsequent lessons look at the parables found in Mark's Gospel, where the disciples are a privileged audience to Jesus' private explanations of the parables. Lessons four and five explore the ways Matthew uses the same parables but gives them a slightly different twist. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Introduction to the Parables in Mark and Matthew Lesson 2—Parables in the Gospel of Mark Lesson 3—More Parables in the Gospel of Mark, Lesson 4—Parables Matthew shared with Mark Lesson 5—More Parables Matthew shared with MarkWrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part Two, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). Lesson One begins with acquainting participants with the important characteristics of a parable, and how they use images familiar to the audience and draw on common experience that nevertheless challenge the audience to see things in a new way. Subsequent lessons look at the parables found in Mark's Gospel, where the disciples are a privileged audience to Jesus' private explanations of the parables. Lessons four and five explore the ways Matthew uses the same parables but gives them a slightly different twist. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Introduction to the Parables in Mark and Matthew Lesson 2—Parables in the Gospel of Mark Lesson 3—More Parables in the Gospel of Mark, Lesson 4—Parables Matthew shared with Mark Lesson 5—More Parables Matthew shared with MarkWrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part Two, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). Lesson One begins with acquainting participants with the important characteristics of a parable, and how they use images familiar to the audience and draw on common experience that nevertheless challenge the audience to see things in a new way. Subsequent lessons look at the parables found in Mark's Gospel, where the disciples are a privileged audience to Jesus' private explanations of the parables. Lessons four and five explore the ways Matthew uses the same parables but gives them a slightly different twist. Sample Wrap-Up Lecture Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Introduction to the Parables in Mark and Matthew Lesson 2—Parables in the Gospel of Mark Lesson 3—More Parables in the Gospel of Mark, Lesson 4—Parables Matthew shared with Mark Lesson 5—More Parables Matthew shared with MarkThese lectures correspond to the six sessions outlined in the Study Set for Parables of the Kingdom: Part One.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part Two, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). Lesson One begins with acquainting participants with the important characteristics of a parable, and how they use images familiar to the audience and draw on common experience that nevertheless challenge the audience to see things in a new way. Subsequent lessons look at the parables found in Mark's Gospel, where the disciples are a privileged audience to Jesus' private explanations of the parables. Lessons four and five explore the ways Matthew uses the same parables but gives them a slightly different twist. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Introduction to the Parables in Mark and Matthew Lesson 2—Parables in the Gospel of Mark Lesson 3—More Parables in the Gospel of Mark, Lesson 4—Parables Matthew shared with Mark Lesson 5—More Parables Matthew shared with MarkThese lectures correspond to the six sessions outlined in the Study Set for Parables of the Kingdom: Part One.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part Two, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). Lesson One begins with acquainting participants with the important characteristics of a parable, and how they use images familiar to the audience and draw on common experience that nevertheless challenge the audience to see things in a new way. Subsequent lessons look at the parables found in Mark's Gospel, where the disciples are a privileged audience to Jesus' private explanations of the parables. Lessons four and five explore the ways Matthew uses the same parables but gives them a slightly different twist. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Introduction to the Parables in Mark and Matthew Lesson 2—Parables in the Gospel of Mark Lesson 3—More Parables in the Gospel of Mark, Lesson 4—Parables Matthew shared with Mark Lesson 5—More Parables Matthew shared with MarkOnly one Answer Guide is needed per small group facilitator. Order all Study Sets for participants separately, as well as one set of the Wrap-Up-Lectures.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Clifford M. Yeary and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part One, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Those who have not participated in Little Rock Scripture Study's Parables of the Kingdom — Part One are urged to read the commentary's Introduction, pp. 1 – 15, before beginning this study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament (Liturgical Press), the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). This study focuses on the parables unique to Matthew, and those developed by Luke. Many of these parables have the power to change or alter one's image of God and how God relates to people, others deal with how God expects us to relate to each other. The study explores different ways the parables can be interpreted while allowing participants to use their own judgment. The parables offer a glimpse into the kingdom of God and invite us to think in new and fresh ways. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 2—More Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 3—Parables According to Luke, Lesson 4—Parables of Luke's Travel Narrative Lesson 5—More Parables of Luke's Travel NarrativeWrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Clifford M. Yeary and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part One, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Those who have not participated in Little Rock Scripture Study's Parables of the Kingdom—Part One are urged to read the commentary's Introduction, pp. 1–15, before beginning this study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). This study focuses on the parables unique to Matthew, and those developed by Luke. Many of these parables have the power to change or alter one's image of God and how God relates to people, others deal with how God expects us to relate to each other. The study explores different ways the parables can be interpreted while allowing participants to use their own judgment. The parables offer a glimpse into the kingdom of God and invite us to think in new and fresh ways. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 2—More Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 3—Parables According to Luke, Lesson 4—Parables of Luke's Travel Narrative Lesson 5—More Parables of Luke's Travel NarrativeWrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Clifford M. Yeary and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part One, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Those who have not participated in Little Rock Scripture Study's Parables of the Kingdom—Part One are urged to read the commentary's Introduction, pp. 1–15, before beginning this study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). This study focuses on the parables unique to Matthew, and those developed by Luke. Many of these parables have the power to change or alter one's image of God and how God relates to people, others deal with how God expects us to relate to each other. The study explores different ways the parables can be interpreted while allowing participants to use their own judgment. The parables offer a glimpse into the kingdom of God and invite us to think in new and fresh ways. Sample Wrap-Up Lecture Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 2—More Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 3—Parables According to Luke, Lesson 4—Parables of Luke's Travel Narrative Lesson 5—More Parables of Luke's Travel NarrativeThese lectures correspond to the six sessions outlined in the Study Set for Parables Of The Kingdom: Part Two.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Clifford M. Yeary and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part One, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Those who have not participated in Little Rock Scripture Study's Parables of the Kingdom—Part One are urged to read the commentary's Introduction, pp. 1–15, before beginning this study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). This study focuses on the parables unique to Matthew, and those developed by Luke. Many of these parables have the power to change or alter one's image of God and how God relates to people, others deal with how God expects us to relate to each other. The study explores different ways the parables can be interpreted while allowing participants to use their own judgment. The parables offer a glimpse into the kingdom of God and invite us to think in new and fresh ways. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 2—More Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 3—Parables According to Luke, Lesson 4—Parables of Luke's Travel Narrative Lesson 5—More Parables of Luke's Travel NarrativeThese lectures correspond to the six sessions outlined in the Study Set for Parables Of The Kingdom: Part Two.

This study has 6 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 5 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Clifford M. Yeary and a commentary, Parables of the Kingdom, Jesus and the Use of Parables in the Synoptic Tradition, by Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan (Liturgical Press). The same commentary is used for Parables of the Kingdom–Part One, consequently, those planning to do both studies should order Study Sets for one of the studies, and order only the study guide for the subsequent study. Those who have not participated in Little Rock Scripture Study's Parables of the Kingdom—Part One are urged to read the commentary's Introduction, pp. 1–15, before beginning this study. Mary Ann Getty-Sullivan holds an S.T.D. from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. She has been teaching New Testament courses in colleges and seminaries for more than thirty years and has recently retired from teaching full time to devote more time to writing and lecturing. Mary Ann has written several commentaries on the Letters of Saint Paul. Her recent books include Women in the New Testament ( Liturgical Press) , the companion commentary to the Little Rock Scripture Study of the same name. Some of the most memorable teachings of Jesus were delivered as parables and are found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke (the Synoptic Gospels). This study focuses on the parables unique to Matthew, and those developed by Luke. Many of these parables have the power to change or alter one's image of God and how God relates to people, others deal with how God expects us to relate to each other. The study explores different ways the parables can be interpreted while allowing participants to use their own judgment. The parables offer a glimpse into the kingdom of God and invite us to think in new and fresh ways. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 2—More Parables as Matthew Tells Them Lesson 3—Parables According to Luke, Lesson 4—Parables of Luke's Travel Narrative Lesson 5—More Parables of Luke's Travel NarrativeOnly one Answer Guide is needed per small group facilitator. Order all Study Sets for participants separately, as well as one set of the Wrap-Up-Lectures.

This study has 10 sessions, incorporating an introductory session and 9 lessons. The Study Set includes the Study Guide by Catherine Upchurch and a commentary, Women in the Old Testament, by Irene Nowell (Liturgical Press). Irene Nowell, OSB, is the director of community formation for the Benedictine sisters of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, Kansas. She is an experienced college and adult education teacher of Scripture and a workshop and retreat presenter. She is the author of Sing a New Song: The Psalms in the Sunday Lectionary, also published by The Liturgical Press. She is also a member of the editorial board for the New American Bible, revised editionand Give us This Day (Liturgical Press). While the men of the Old Testament often garner the most attention, the women of the Old Testament become all the more worthy of our interest because we have to dig deeper to recover their special contribution to the annals of faith. Their stories are all the more remarkable in that they arise from historical eras that crimped their options in influencing or changing the flow of history. The women of this study can be bold and decisive, also meek and faithful, but they are always compelled to act in ways that bring about change. God's saving deeds often came through the mind and will of amazing women using limited resources. Weekly Sessions Introductory Session Lesson 1—Women of Israel's Beginnings Lesson 2—More Women of Israel's Beginnings Lesson 3—Women of Israel's Passover Lesson 4—Women of Israel's Early Tribes Lesson 5—More Women of Israel's Early Tribes Lesson 6—Women of Israel's Monarchy Lesson 7—Woman, Image of God Lesson 8—Women of Courage and Strength Lesson 9—Queen EstherWrap-Up Lectures on DVD or CD may be ordered separately.