JESUS AND THE KINGDOM #2 "WHY JESUS SPOKE IN PARABLES"

JESUS AND THE KINGDOM #2

"WHY JESUS SPOKE IN PARABLES"

Jesus talks so much about the Kingdom of Heaven/God. In Matthew gospel, He uses "The Kingdom of Heaven" more than thirty (30) times, while other gospels like Mark, Luke and John uses "The Kingdom of God" more. Question; What are the difference between The Kingdom of Heaven and The Kingdom of God? We shall treat this question later in this series.

Our focus in this (#2) is to further examine The Parables of the Kingdom and specifically to understand why Jesus spoke many times in Parables (Matthew 3:3). 

We must understand that; the Parables Jesus spoke about are not mere stories, but are truth and illustrations that impart instructions and rebuke without causing offense. 

Why Jesus used Parables:

Lets examine some reasons why Jesus spoke in Parables.

1. To reveal truth in a form intended to create more interest (Matthew 13:10-11,16)
2. To make known new truths to interested hearers (Matthew 13:11-12,16-17) 
3. To make known mysteries by comparison with things already known (Matthew 13:11) 
4. To conceal truth from disinterested hearers and rebels at heart (Matthew 13:11-15)
5. To add truth to those who love it and want more of it (Matthew 13:12) 
6. To take truth away from those who hate and do not want it (Matthew 13:12)
7. To fulfill prophecy (Matthew 13:14-17,35)

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