The Message Of Parables

The Message Of Parables "Jesus spoke all these things to the crowd in parables; He did not say anything to them without using a parable." Matthew 13:34 The use of parables was used by the greatest teacher of all, the Lord Jesus Christ. However, the people of His day listened to Him and soaked in all of His wisdom, as they knew that He was special. The scholarly religious leader Nicodemus said to Jesus, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God" (John 3:2). Yet when Jesus addressed the crowds that followed Him, He didn't recite great truths of the Talmud. Rather, He spoke with the homespun style of a storyteller. Throughout the years teachers and speakers have used various techniques to capture the attention of their audience and encourage learning. Jesus used parables to capture the attention of all that heard Him, as this made them think about the message He was trying to convey to them. Through the story of the Pharisee and tax collector (Luke 18), we learn about God's grace and forgiveness. The story of the prodigal son (Luke 15) showcases God's love for repentant sinners, and that He will always welcome us back home. Through the parable of the talents, we are taught that whatever gift God gives us, we are not to hide them, but use them for the Glory of God, and they will be multiplied many times over. The parable of the Sower, the parable of the Weeds, the parable of the Mustard Seed, and the Yeast, and all the other parables have valuable messages that teach us about the Kingdom of God, and are ones that Jesus used to make us think and understand their real meaning. The inspired parables of Jesus teach us about Him and the life He wants us to lead. As you begin to read your Bible, these parables will mean more to you as they have a message straight from the heart of Jesus Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven July 31