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JESUS, THE GENIUS TEACHER
Introducing Our New Online Course!
How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God
is a live online course for those seeking deeper spiritual formation and a more profound connection with their faith.
Join us for a 5-week live online course that explores powerful, fresh material from Dallas Willard on the heart of Jesus' kingdom-focused parables and how these ancient stories are still revolutionary today.
Our live online course begins on Thursday, January 16. Enroll now and join us for an unforgettable experience!
Many Christians struggle with understanding how to live out the teachings of Jesus in their daily lives. The parables, though rich with meaning, can sometimes feel distant and hard to apply.
“The message Jesus taught, and the sole message of the New Testament,
is the availability and nature of the Kingdom of God.
The Kingdom of the Heavens is now accessible to all people alike.”
- DALLAS WILLARD -
The Scandal of the Kingdom
Jesus revealed much of these scandalous truths about God's kingdom through parables.
Yet while these parables constitute some of his best-known teachings, they are also some of the least understood. Even the disciples weren't always sure what they meant.
Jesus knew that while the kingdom of God was available to everyone, not everyone would have the desire to go through the work to "ask, seek, knock" and "receive" the truths that had come to bring (see Matthew 7:7–8).
The truths of God's kingdom are available to us. Yet like the disciples, we must recognize that questioning, contemplating, and savoring the meaning of Jesus' stories are an important part of the journey.
Become more passionate about living the gospel as Jesus taught
Understand why Jesus chose stories about everyday life to communicate deep truth
Unlock the excitement of living in the upside-down kingdom of God
Our new How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God online course online course presents carefully curated new material from the late Dallas Willard to help students understand:
How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God
Dive into a world where everyday stories reveal eternal truths.
This course will ignite your passion for living the gospel as Jesus intended by exploring his kingdom-focused parables through fresh insights from Dallas Willard. Embrace the excitement of the upside-down kingdom and deepen your connection with God in ways you never imagined.
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Engage in 5 weekly live lessons on the Parables of Jesus taught by Jan Johnson, an expert on Dallas Willard's teachings. These interactive sessions will delve into the heart of Jesus' parables, offering fresh insights and fostering lively discussions.
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
A deeper understanding of the gospel as Jesus intended, enriching your spiritual journey.
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Explore powerful material that reveals the upside-down kingdom of God through everyday stories. Gain new perspectives on how these ancient tales can revolutionize modern faith practices.
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
A renewed excitement for living out the gospel in daily life.
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Benefit from structured guidance designed to help you connect more deeply with God. This course offers a clear path for enhancing your spiritual formation and cultivating a closer union with God.
YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
A more profound sense of spiritual fulfillment and connection with God.
With the rich insights and biblical scholarship common to all of Willard's works, this guide will help students:
“For many of us, the parables of Jesus are delightful but mysterious, and at times even scandalous. Dallas Willard opens up for us the beauty of these parables with such uncanny skill and grace that, in the end, we become captivated by the greatness and goodness of God.”
- RICHARD FOSTER -
Founder Renovaré; author, Celebration of Discipline
Jan is a writer, speaker, and spiritual director with degrees in Christian education and spirituality.
She has written numerous books, including The Scandal of the Kingdom Workbook, Meeting God in Scripture: A Hands-on Guide to Lectio Divina, When the Soul Listens: Finding Rest and Direction in Contemplative Prayer, and many magazine articles. She is also a frequent retreat and conference speaker and online course teacher.
JAN HAS BEEN FEATURED IN
The Parable of the Sower
How Jesus got around people’s defenses and hard hearts.
The Parable of the Growing Seed
How Jesus helped us see we don’t have to make things happen.
The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
The kingdom of God runs on the divine order of love,
not the human order of justice.
The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
It is safe to forgive in the Kingdom of God because
God forgives us and empowers us to forgive.
The Parable of the Rich Farmer
In the Kingdom of God, we invest in people not things.
This allows us to accommodate a variety of schedules in different time zones.
Participants are welcome to attend either session or both.
Each session will last approximately 75 minutes.
TIME ZONE
LOS ANGELES
DENVER
CHICAGO
NEW YORK
LONDON
SINGAPORE
SYDNEY
AUCKLAND
11:00 AM
12:00 PM
1:00 PM
6:00 PM
2:00 AM (Friday)
5:00 AM (Friday)
7:00 AM (Friday)
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
12:00 AM
8:00 AM (Friday)
11:00 AM (Friday)
1:00 PM (Friday)
COURSE FEATURES
Each session is a live interactive,
learning experience taught by Dallas Willard expert Jan Johnson.
Get access to the recordings and slides of all sessions, so you can review them on your own time.
Get an official certificate of completion to celebrate
your learning achievement!
This course is perfect for anyone who:
Are you yearning for a deeper connection with God?
Explore fresh insights from Dallas Willard and uncover the heart of Jesus' kingdom-focused stories. Become more passionate about living the gospel as Jesus taught, and unlock the excitement of life in God's upside-down kingdom.
Our live online course begins on Thursday, January 16. Enroll now and join us for an unforgettable experience!
"In his incomparable manner of attuning all that Jesus taught to a life transformed, The Scandal of the Kingdom develops into fruition Willard’s fresh and valuable understanding of the kingdom."
Scot McKnight
Professor of New Testament
"I stand in a long line of readers whose prophetic imagination has been profoundly shaped by Dallas Willard. The Scandal of the Kingdom worked on me in the way his writing always seems to—pointing to meaning hidden in plain sight in familiar biblical passages."
Tyler Staton
National director, 24-7 Prayer USA, and lead pastor, Bridgetown Church
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey with Jesus' parables as your guide? With the How the Parables of Jesus Revolutionize Life with God online course, you'll gain invaluable insights from Dallas Willard's teachings that will deepen your connection with God and invigorate your spiritual walk.
This 5-week live online course is more than just learning; it's an invitation to revolutionize your life by embracing the upside-down kingdom of God. You'll discover how these timeless stories can lead you to a more abundant life, filled with joy, peace, and deeper understanding.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. Join us and let the wisdom of Jesus' parables change your perspective and enrich your spiritual journey. Enroll now and take the first step towards living the gospel as Jesus intended. Your abundant life awaits!
No. While the book is a great companion to the online course, there is no required reading.
The course is delivered live online via Zoom. To participate, you just need an internet connection.
Yes, we will make the recordings of each live session available to participants so you can watch whenever you'd like if you miss one of the live sessions.
The live sessions will be highly interactive with opportunities to participate in a variety of ways.
SPECIAL OFFER
Join the live online course today to discover how the wisdom of Jesus' parables can change your perspective and enrich your spiritual journey. Your abundant life awaits!
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