Parables, That's The Way Jesus Taught...To understand the necessity for this form of teaching, we must remember that, during the time Jesus was on the earth, the majority of people could not read and write. These short stories were simple and memorable enough for people to pass on to their family and others without them being written down. When asked, Jesus stated that He spoke using this method to fulfill prophecy from the Book of Isaiah. ( See Matt. 13:10-17, Mark 4:10-12, and Luke 8:9-10) In simple terms, Jesus spoke that way so that knowledge of God would come from God speaking to people's hearts and not from their minds and their own understanding. Mary's Candle is a story about the extreme love that we are called to demonstrate in this world. Fishers Of Men is a short story about how the faith of one can touch the lives of many. For a modern look at the power of prayer, you can check out Simon's Tears. This is a short story of how a congregation learned about prayer and it's effectiveness. For a modern look at obedience to God, you can read The Diamond Cross. This is a short story of how a young woman learned about the blessings that can flow from obedience to God. For a modern look at judging others, you can check out Someone else's dog This is a story about the effects of judging others and how important it is to guard our mouths. For an inspiring look at compassion, you can read A House On The Hill Return from Parables to Home |