• Keys To Understanding The Parables

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 13, 2022 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Luke 15

  Tags:  Teaching, Truth, Preaching, Parables, Kingdom Of God  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE PARABLES

Parables provide insight into the nature, coming, growth and of the Kingdom of God.

Parables are by design intended to be surprising. They often sneak up on us.

Parables are used to simulate thinking and cause the hearer to carefully contemplate what they are hearing.

Parables use everyday objects, events and circumstances to illustrate spiritual truth, usually with a new turn or twist.

Parables reveal more truth to those with receptive ears and hide truth from those with dull ears. (This is critical to understanding  (Mk 4:10-12).

Parables comprise 35% of all gospel teaching.

Parables usually, but not always, focus on a single truth. Therefore, we should not allegorize them.

Ultimately, parables draw attention to Jesus as God’s Messiah and call us to make a personal decision concerning Him.