Why Jesus used parables in his teachings?

Jesus used parables in order to attract listeners/audience. He wanted to provoke his listeners to think for themselves/make individual judgement. In order to isolate serious/keen listeners from those who were not. He wanted to keep his identity secret.

Why did Jesus say he spoke in parables?

It seems that the Markan Jesus deliberately uses parables to prevent ‘those on the outside’ from understanding, repentance and forgiveness. According to Matthew, Jesus speaks in parables because the people do not see, hear and understand. The reason for their inability to comprehend, is their rejection of Jesus.

Who were Jesus closest followers?

During the life and ministry of Jesus in the 1st century AD, the apostles were his closest followers and became the primary teachers of the gospel message of Jesus.

How many parables did Jesus say in all?

Scholars differ on the exact number of parables Jesus told. We know He used over 100 metaphors and told at least 36 parables—15 are found in Matthew, 6 occur in Mark (4 are repeats), and 35 appear in Luke (16 are repeats, 19 are unique).

Who was Jesus talking to in the parable of the two sons?

In this parable, Jesus reproved those who considered themselves virtuous; whereas those they considered sinners, such as the tax collectors and prostitutes, were accepting the message of John the Baptist and repenting.

What lessons can we learn from the story of The Prodigal Son?

The main message of The Prodigal Son is that it doesn’t matter how far we stray from our Heavenly Father or how much we squander the gifts he provides, he is always delighted when we turn back to him. His unconditional love is waiting for us to return home where he greets us with open arms.

What is the main point of the parable?

Although the meaning of a parable is often not explicitly stated, it is not intended to be hidden or secret but to be quite straightforward and obvious. The defining characteristic of the parable is the presence of a subtext suggesting how a person should behave or what he should believe.

Why did the disciples not understand parables?

The people of his generation did not understand because they did not want to understand. They did not want to turn from their own ways and come to Jesus to be healed of their unbelief and pride, which he was both able and willing to do for them.