After telling the story of the Sower, Seeds, and Soils, Jesus gave another parable about farming. His purpose wasn’t to teach farmers how to farm. Rather, Jesus wanted us to know about His kingdom. “The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field” (Matthew 13:24).   As Jesus sat before a congregation of seekers, He told a story… “A farmer planted wheat. Later, his enemy snuck into his fields and planted weeds. When the crops began to grow, the

Why did Jesus teach in parables? I suspect there are several reasons. Let’s consider five.   Parables were memorable. In Jesus’ day, and in ours, the story of the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan were forever etched into our memory banks. Jesus told these stories knowing that His followers would meditate upon their truths and share those truths with others.   Parables were relatable. Jesus’ audiences were farmers and fishermen, shepherds and servants, so they understood Hi