In Matthew 13, a chapter full of parables, Jesus tells the parable of the Sower of the seed. Jesus tells us that the Sower is the Son of Man.

The Bible tells us in Matthew 13:34, "All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them." When Jesus wanted to get a spiritual truth across ...

Jesus often spoke in parables. The parable of the sower is the only one recorded in Matthew, Mark and Luke. Jesus’ interpretation and explanation as to why he spoke in parables is also in all three.

The parable of the bicycle relieves much of that pressure. Yet it also exists within a world in which we must save our money, and Jesus’ atonement is analogous to debt repayment.

Compare the passages in Matthew 25 to Luke chapter 19 (beginning in verse 11), where we find somewhat of a “parallel parable” in that it is similar but not entirely the same.

They needed help, too. In verse 10 the disciples become curious about why Jesus was speaking to the crowds in parables. Jesus’ answer to this question in Matthew 13:11-17 is important to know.

Jesus concludes: "Go and do likewise" (vv. 36-37). The Use of the Parable in Jesus' Ministry We come now to the next question: how was the parable employed by Jesus himself during his ministry?

Q: I have heard that Jesus told parables to confuse people. Please explain. Answer: Scripture gives insight into Jesus’ usage of parables, but the purpose was broader than confusion. First, we ...