Luke 15:11-32

Select one parable from the list below. Summarize the history of research on parables, especially in relation to whether they should be interpreted allegorically, and identify key principles for interpreting the parables (~1,000 words). Then, identify its personal relevance for you (~1,000 words). Finally, identify its relevance to the church today (~1,000 words). Must be a minimum of 3,000 words total.