For our group presentation we explored how the various parables of Jesus might be taught or preached in military chaplaincy contexts. As we know, all of the parables as they appear in the gospels are firmly set within various 1st century contexts. The parables in the gospels are set in agrarian, agricultural, servitude and Jewish contexts, which are not always easily understood or applicable to modern contexts. Any sermon or teaching on the parables requires significant exegetical and theological attention in order to capture the vividness and shock of the parable’s teaching. Those serving in the military exist in a unique culture with its own set of values, language and expectations. In this project we set out to demonstrate how to capture
