Good news for the needy. Bad news for the power brokers. Jesus came into the world announcing a new order where Satan is overthrown and broken relationships are restored. Jesus most vivid portraits of this new kingdom are found in the parables. David Wenham explores the splendor and subtleties of Jesus world-changing message offering a nontechnical but comprehensive look at dozens of Jesus stories. Bringing them to life by explaining their first-century religious and social setting Wenham never fails to illumine their significance for today.