Parables in teachings of Jesus
It is written in the gospels that Jesus had preached his teachings predominantly to his Disciples. Nicodemus, the Pharisee who met Jesus privately, is one of the few who heard his teachings and not part of his disciples group.
Both in the Mount sermon recorded in the gospel according to Matthew and the Plains sermon recorded in the Gospel according to Luke, we can observe that Jesus had spoken to his Disciples. Read Matt 5:1-2 and Luke 6:20
When he spoke to the multitude, he spoke in Parables. Why was it required of Son of God to preach in Parables? Just like our modern day evangelists why not he spoke directly about the salvation? He said, Believe in me so that you will have eternal life. What is the reason he said this in the Temple or during festival feasts alone?
People in flesh would come to God with a specific need. They followed the Mosaic law to gather in the temple or synagogues, as a ritual. It is indeed true that they did not seek the Kingdom of God.
When Jesus spoke in Parables his Disciples asked him "Why are you speaking in Parables?" Jesus answers "The secrets of the Kingdom of God are made known to you. For those who are out there, it is hidden and told as Parables"
So, all should get everything was not Jesus' doctrine. Whatever one to be blessed with, one who was chosen by LORD, that blessing will be delivered.
In the Sower Parable, the seeds are same. The sower also did not wantedly put the seeds in rocky places or thorny bush. It is the capability to taje the seed and utilise it. We see even the good people produced 30, 60, 100 as per its capacity.
This is exacly what Paul says in 1 Corinthians 3:10-13
By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as a wise builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one should build with care. For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will test the quality of each person’s work.
What are you building with? Gold? Silver? Wood? Costly Stones or Hay and Straw?
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