Jesus did not say a thing to them without using a parable. (Mark 4:34)
What is a parable?
A parable is a succinct, didactic story, in prose or verse, which illustrates one or more instructive lessons or principles. It differs from a fable in that fables employ animals, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature as characters, whereas parables have human characters. A parable is a type of analogy. It is also apart of figure of speech.
John 16:25
Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father.
Though I have been speaking figuratively, a time is coming when I will no longer use this kind of language but will tell you plainly about my Father.
Language expression is an important part in understanding the context of scriptures. Learning how ancient Jews speaks is very important.
God spoke to his prophet in Parables in the OT
Hosea 12:10;
I spoke to the prophets, giving revelation after revelation, and employing parables in the prophetic writings.
I spoke to the prophets, giving revelation after revelation, and employing parables in the prophetic writings.
The sad thing is when people begin to read parables as though it is some so called spiritual revelation.
Even those who heard it did not think it as such.
Jonathan Forgor
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