36 Parables: Purple

On 36 Parables: Purple you’ll find modern retellings of the Parable of the Friend at Midnight, the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, and the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree.

This DVD offers three compelling videos that put Jesus’ parables into a modern day scenario, giving your group something to think about and opening up opportunities for dialogue. Looking at each of these stories through a new lens, your group will discover and discuss the meanings, significance, and lessons from Jesus' parables.

*The DVD also includes two documentaries, Behind the Scenes, and Why Parables?.
**The scripture for all three parables are on the DVD menus as well.

***PDF Study guide for the three parables on this DVD included on this DVD.

(click here to purchase the downloadable study guide for the entire series to lead your discussion)

Out of Reach

Based on the Parable of the Friend at Midnight
(Luke 11:5-8)
A young girl tries to persuade her father to let her play with his antique fire truck.
approx. 4 min.

The Car Lot

Based on the Parable of the Shrewd Manager
(Luke 16:1-13)
A car salesman is forced to think creatively in order to obtain a new job.
approx 6 min.

Sean

A high school teacher must fight for a student who is facing expulsion.
Based on the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
(Luke 13:6-9)
A high school teacher must fight for a student who is facing expulsion.
approx 6 min.

Total Program Length: 35 minutes
Size: 5.4 wide x 7.5 high x 0.6 deep in. | 137 wide x 190 high x deep 15 mm
Weight: 0.175 lb | 79 gms
Available: September 2009
Format: DVD - All Regions - NTSC - Standard Definition
Closed Captions: No