The purpose of the Parables

Matthew 13:13
Jesus clearly said, “Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand (Matthew 13:13).
Jesus taught his followers quite clearly how to live. He taught them about the Kingdom of God, and He showed the working of the kingdom through His miracles. Even so, his followers still struggled to understand, still struggled to realise who Jesus was, and what His purpose was. If His followers couldn’t grasp what they were seeing and hearing, perhaps they could through parables. And many of His parables spoke of “The Kingdom of God” revealing to us the impenetrable nature of God’s Kingdom and our own inability to fully comprehend it on this earth.
By their nature, parables have many layers of meaning. But one thing evident is that they invite us to spiritual pondering, to stir curiosity, exploring how the parable might reveal some truth in our own lives, for this world, in our time. While we may be tempted to want just the
facts, Jesus invites us through parables to go embrace the mystery of God and recognise our inability to fully grasp who God is and what His plan is for us.
The Kingdom of God must be pondered within one’s heart, leading the individual towards a deeper relationship with Christ. As you ponder Jesus’ parables why not allow the Spirit of God to speak to you through them.
Pastory Darryl

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