Why Jesus spoke in parables
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One of the things I love about the Bible is that I can read a passage that I've read many times before and find something new that I hadn't seen previously. Such was the case with Matthew 13 - especially verse 18.
“Hear then the parable of the sower: (Matthew 13:18 ESV)
In that verse, the word "then" is key. It reveals that Jesus is using the parable of the sower to show how His teaching using parables fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that He just quoted. This parable explains why when it comes to spiritual things some people "get it" and some don't. Only those with a heart that genuinely desires God will get and hold onto spiritual truth. That is why the Bible is nonsense to some and indispensable to others.
“Hear then the parable of the sower: (Matthew 13:18 ESV)
In that verse, the word "then" is key. It reveals that Jesus is using the parable of the sower to show how His teaching using parables fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah that He just quoted. This parable explains why when it comes to spiritual things some people "get it" and some don't. Only those with a heart that genuinely desires God will get and hold onto spiritual truth. That is why the Bible is nonsense to some and indispensable to others.
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