Parables Course Introduction

Introduction:
What Do all of Jesus' Parables Teach Us About God's Kingdom?
The purpose of Jesus' parables was to teach about the kingdom of God. In His parables, Jesus often used familiar objects and situations to teach about the kingdom. For example, the parable of the sower teaches about the different ways people respond to the gospel message. The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches about God's love for all people. The parable of the prodigal son teaches about God's forgiveness. Through His parables, Jesus taught His disciples and others about the kingdom of God and His love for all people. Jesus’ parables were often aimed at the common people, rather than the religious leaders. This is because the religious leaders often rejected Jesus’ teachings. The parables were also often about God’s kingdom, rather than about Jesus himself. This is because Jesus’ mission was to preach about the kingdom of God, rather than to simply gain followers. Overall, Jesus used parables to teach about the kingdom of God in a way that was accessible to the common people. His parables often used familiar objects to explain complex spiritual truths.