1: The Good Samaritan — Political Context and Deeper Meaning

2: The Lost Son — A Protective Act Within Harsh Cultural Norms and Political Implications

3: The Parable of the Wicked Tenants — A Political Critique of Leadership and Power

4: Jesus’ Triumphal Entry — A Political Statement of Messianic Kingship and Challenge to Authority

5: The Trial of Jesus — Political Collusion and Religious Power

6: The Book of Esther — Court Politics and Minority Survival

7: The Story of David and Saul — Political Power Struggles in Ancient Israel

8: The Exile and Return — Geopolitical Realities and National Identity

9: The Parable of the Ten Virgins

10: The Tower of Babel — Political Ambition and Divine Judgment

11: The Calling of the Disciples

12: Jesus’ Cleansing of the Temple — Confronting Religious and Political Corruption

13: The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus — Social Justice and Economic Critique

14: The Early Church Council at Jerusalem — Political and Theological Tensions

15: The Book of Daniel — Political Resistance and Faithfulness in Exile