Mark chapter 4 is like a secret decoder ring for understanding Jesus' teachings. It's full of stories Jesus used to explain deep …
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The Parable of the Prodigal Son
The Older Son In the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), the older son's annoyance stems from a few key …
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
Okay, check this out: There was this dude who had two sons. The younger one was like, "Yo, dad, give me my share of the …
The Parable of the Good Samaritan
So, there was this guy, right? Got totally mugged and left for dead on the side of the road. It was brutal. Two guys, supposed to …
The Parable of the Sower
An attempt at a modern version Alright guys, so Jesus dropped this story about a farmer who was scattering seeds, like, …
Why did Jesus use Parables?
Jesus used parables for a variety of reasons, each serving a specific purpose in his teachings: In summary, Jesus used …