Jesus often taught through parables—simple stories drawn from everyday life that carried profound spiritual truth. Whether describing a lost sheep, a hidden treasure, a forgiving father, or a farmer sowing seed, He used these living illustrations to reveal God’s character and our place in His kingdom.
Prayerables, by Rudy Hall, brings these parables to life by pairing them with the transformative power of prayer. Each chapter explores the background and meaning of a specific parable, followed by a short, heartfelt prayer that captures its message. Then comes the unique feature of this book: the Workshop—a practical, life-applicable assignment designed to help you live out the parable’s lesson.
For example, in the parable of the lost sheep, Christ reveals His relentless love for every wandering soul. In response, the Workshop invites readers to think differently about the challenging people in their lives, remembering that Christ died for them too—and encourages simple acts of grace such as a phone call or a brief message that reflects God’s compassion.
Through Scripture, prayer, and action, this devotional will help you:
• Understand the parables with deeper clarity
• Apply Jesus’ teachings in real, everyday ways
• Strengthen your prayer life as you respond to His Word
• Discover how each parable points toward God’s kingdom
Many parables begin with, “The kingdom of heaven is like…”—a reminder that Jesus wasn’t just teaching stories; He was teaching salvation. With each chapter, Prayerables offers hope, insight, and encouragement to follow Christ all the way into His kingdom.
Table of Contents
1. The Parable of the Lamp under a Basket
2. The Parable of the Two Builders
3. The Parable of the “Unshrunk” Cloth and the New Wine in Old Wineskins
4. The Parable of the Wedding Feast
5. The Parable of the Sower
6. The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
7. The Parable of the Mustard Seed
8. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure
9. The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price
10. The Parable of the Dragnet
11. The Parable of the Leaven
12. The Parable of the Lost Sheep
13. The Parable of the Lost Coin
14. The Parable of the Lost Son
Special Comment Section
15. The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
16. The Parable of the Laborers
17. The Parable of the Two Sons
18. The Parable of the Wicked Vinedressers
19. The Parable of the Fig Tree
20. The Parable of the Ten Virgins
21. The Parable of the Talents
22. The Parable of the Growing Seed
23. The Parable of the Absent Householder (Exhortation to Watch)
24. The Parable of the Two Debtors
25. The Parable of the Good Samaritan
26. The Parable of the Persistent Friend
27. The Parable of the Rich Fool
28. The Parable of the Expectant Servant
29. The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
30. The Parable of the Great Supper
31. The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus
32. The Parable of the Persistent Widow
33. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
ISBN: 978-1-629130-15-6
Pages: 160, hardback
Dimensions: 6.25 x 9.375 inches