New lower price! Was $129, now $75. Modern Parables is an original DVD-based Bible study designed for people who like movies. It is the first in a series that combines cinema and theology in short dramatic films explaining Jesus’ parables. Viewers will grasp the parables at an immediate, gut level enabling them to engage the Bible in a powerful and compelling new way. Parables in this volume are: Hidden Treasure, Samaritan, The Shrewd Manager, The Widow and Judge, The Sower, and Prodigal Son. DVD kit includes three DVDs, one CD of teacher-prep lessons, a teacher’s guide and a student book. Compass Cinema. EcuFilm reviewer’s note: Each parable is broken into two sessions. The first session includes an engaging and modern-day retelling of the parable; the second session includes a pastor speaking about how to apply the parable to our lives today. For maximum benefit and learning, each participant needs a copy of the student book. Other volumes are planned for release. Check www.ecufilm.org periodically for new titles.
Audience: Older youth and adults
Running Time: 12 sessions, 10 to 20 minutes each
Suggested settings: Sunday school, evening programs, retreats, small groups