Synopses & Reviews
A work that will deepen one's understanding of Scripture and strengthen awareness that language is a gift of God, this volume focuses on Jesus' words in daily contexts, and examines how he addresses God in prayer.
Synopsis
In this work, Peterson explores how Jesus used language--he was earthy, not abstract; metaphorical, not dogmatic. "Tell It Slant" promises to deepen Christians' understanding of Jesus' words, strengthen their awareness, and nurture their efforts to make all speech a blessing.
Table of Contents
Introduction -- Jesus in his stories -- Jesus in Samaria : Luke 9:5-19:27 -- The neighbor : Luke 10:25-37 -- The friend : Luke 11:1-13 -- The barn builder : Luke 12:13-21 -- Manure : Luke 13:6-9 -- Table talk : Luke 14:1-14 -- The lost brothers : Luke 15 -- The rascal : Luke 16:1-9 -- The invisible man : Luke 16:19-31 -- The widow : Luke 18:1-8 -- The sinners : Luke 18:9-14 -- The minimalist : Luke 19:11-27 -- Jesus in his prayers -- Keeping company with Jesus as he prays : six prayers -- Jesus prays with us : Matthew 6:9-13 -- Jesus prays in thanksgiving : Matthew 11:25-26 -- Jesus prays in anticipation of the end : John 12:27-28 -- Jesus prays for us : John 17 -- Jesus prays the agony of Gethsemane : Matthew 26:39, 42 -- Jesus prays from the cross : the Seven Last Words -- Praying in Jesus' name : acorns into oak trees.