Inverted Group Member Discussion Guide: Living Out the Perspective-Changing Parables Jesus Told

Jesus’ parables can turn your life upside down . . . on purpose. From the first to the twenty-first century, people have heard Jesus' words and had their directions reversed, perspectives altered, and lives inverted.

So forget what you think you know. Find out what Jesus really said. And brace yourself— you’re about to be inverted!

This study guide takes a more in-depth look at Jesus’ extraordinary parables.

• Each session parallels a chapter from Inverted and will challenge you to reflect Jesus’ unique perspective by choosing to be grateful, compassionate, forgiving, gracious, faithful, authentic, perceptive, and vigilant

• Ideal for home small groups, adult Bible fellowships, Sunday school classes, and book clubs

Tom Ellsworth has been the preaching minister at Sherwood Oaks Christian Church in Bloomington, Indiana, since 1981. He is the author of four books, including Beyond Your Backyard (ISBN: 978-0-7847-2108-7) and the It’s Your Move small group series (ISBN: 978-0-7847-2362-3, 978-0-7847-2363-0). Tom enjoys woodworking, tinkering with his 1948 Chrysler, and anything connected with aviation. Tom and his wife, Elsie, have two married daughters and a granddaughter.

Nancy Karpenske has been involved in women's ministry and adult Bible studies for over three decades at LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont, Colorado.