with Sarah Koontz

Study Released in October 2022

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Our Free Parables Study is Now Available On-Demand.

You are invited to join us for “Storyteller,” a free 7-week Bible study exploring Christ’s major parables. Each day, we will sit at the feet of the ultimate Storyteller and soak up the wisdom and hope His words provide. Jesus Christ’s practical illustrations will help us comprehend complex spiritual truths and equip us to respond in obedience.

5 Reasons to Study Christ’s Parables:

● Parables invite us to listen, to gain insight, and to change course.
● Parables help us get past our presuppositions and fears.
● Parables challenge us to refocus our vision on the goals of the kingdom.
● Parables function as filters to help us grasp spiritual truth.
● Parables reveal the abounding wisdom of the counsel of Christ!

This e-mail-based Bible Study consists of thirty-five lessons delivered over seven weeks (with two rest days each week). After subscribing, you will receive a welcome letter, and the first devotional will arrive in your inbox tomorrow morning.

All you need to complete our free parables Bible study is 15 minutes per day, an e-mail address, and an open heart. Thanks to the generous donations of our Discipleship Team and our Support Team, this study is free to anyone who wishes to participate. Don’t forget to invite your friends to join us!

Sriptures & Topics Covered in the Free Parables Study

Week 1

A New Thing | Mt 9:14-17 & Lk 5:33-39

Salt and Light | Mt 5:13-16 & Mk 4:21-25

Strong Foundation | Mt 7:24-29 & Lk 6:46-49

Forgiven Much | Lk 7:36-50

True Abundance | Lk 12:13-21

Week 2

Be Alert! | Mk 13:32-37 & Lk 12:35-40

Repent or Perish | Lk 13:1-9

Good Ground | Mt 13:1-9 & Mk 4:13-20

The Harvest | Mt 13:24-30, 36-43

Growing Seed | Mk 4:26-34

Week 3

The Kingdom | Mt 13:33,44-52

Lost Sheep | Lk 15:3-7, Mt 18:10-14

Good Shepherd | Jn 10:1-11

Faith and Duty | Lk 17:7-10

Unmerciful Servant | Mt 18:23-35

Week 4

Neighborly Love | Lk 10:25-37

Keep Praying | Lk 11:5-13

Biblical Humility | Lk 14:7-14

The Invitation | Lk 14:15-24

The Cost | Lk 14:25-35

Week 5

Lost & Found | Lk 15:8-10

The Younger Son | Lk 15:11-24

The Older Son | Lk 15:25-32

The Shrewd Steward | Lk 16:1-9

The Rich Man | Lk 16:19-26

Week 6

The Lost Brothers | Lk 16:27-31

Kingdom Mindset | Mt 20:1-7

The First Last | Mt 20:8-16

The Crooked Judge | Lk 18:1-8

Prideful Pharisee | Lk 18:9-14

Week 7

Faithful Servant | Lk 19:11-27

Lazy Investor | Mt 25:14-30

Active Obedience | Mt 21:23-3

The Cornerstone | Mt 21:33-46

Be Prepared | Mt 25:1-13

The Parables Study Includes FREE Audio Downloads

God has woven each of us together in a beautifully unique way, and He wants to meet us right where we are!

Our team is dedicated to creating resources that help you learn God’s Word in a way that works for you—whether you are a visual learner, a kinesthetic learner, or an auditory learner.

The daily Mp3 audio downloads included in each e-mail are less than 10-minutes long and include both the Scripture reading and devotional.

We believe this audio version of our free parables study will make it easier than ever for women to grow their faith on the go.

Digital Gifts Included in the Free Parables Study

We have partnered with several Christian Creatives to develop digital gifts to complement the study material. We will dig deep for five days each week, and then we’ll take two days off to rest and enjoy the free digital gifts.

Storyteller Reviews

I took great joy and privilege in learning more about the stories I was told as a child. It was wonderful to learn the meaning that Jesus had behind each one. I found the study to be enlightening and thoughtful.

Michele K.

I love the Storyteller study because it has a clear structure and is easy to follow and understand. It doesn't take a lot of time each day so it's ideal for busy people. This Bible study will truly bless you!

Janet G.

Storyteller is a Scripture-based, engaging study of the parables of Jesus. This study truly brings the parables to life! The flow is easy to navigate, and the embedded references keep Scripture at hand at all times.

Charles D.

I appreciate the Sarah doesn't sugar coat or skip over the harder passages. The Storyteller study is interspersed with rich teaching, and will encourage both those who are brand new to Bible study, and those who have studied the Bible for years.

Marissa B.

The Storyteller study breaks down the parables by providing historical context, solid biblical commentary, and questions for personal growth. Each day is packed with gospel saturated content — a must-read for new and seasoned believers alike.

Laura B.

The parables contain many valuable lessons about Christian living and God's kingdom. This study will help you understand why and how Jesus used stories in His sermons. Each Storyteller devotional is thought-provoking but digestible.

Kristine B.

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Get to Know Your Bible Study Partner

Sarah Koontz invites Christians of all ages to explore the beauty of God’s design through her writing at LivingbyDesign.org. She is a passionate storyteller who enjoys using illustrations to communicate deep spiritual truths. Storyteller is Sarah’s 14th free online Bible study, completed in October 2022.

Sarah and her husband, Ryan, have established a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to support this ministry. They invite you to partner with them in their mission to “Feed God’s Sheep.” Every $1 donated to our ministry helps five people receive free Bible study material in their inboxes.

Sarah and Ryan, live in the heart of Black Hills, SD. They have two beautiful daughters, a rowdy flock of chickens, and two spoiled house cats. Sarah is an avid gardener, a faithful coffee drinker, a lover of one-pot dinners, and a Dallas Seminary student.

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