What was the purpose of Jesus' use of parables in his teachings?

Jesus' disciples questioned him about why he spoke in parables (Matthew 13:10). In verses 11-17, he responded, "Because you have been given the knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but they have not. Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance and whoever does not have will have even what he has taken away from him. As a result, I speak to them in parables, because they do not see, nor do they hear, nor do they comprehend."

He literally quoted Isaiah 6:9-10 to demonstrate that not everyone would hear or see.

It was necessary to be prepared to hear the meaning of the parable, not just to hear the words without having the heart to follow through. To comprehend what you've heard, you'll need to make an active effort and deliberate thought. This is something that not everyone is willing to do. This is where we all need to take a step back and consider where we fit into this spectrum.

The parable is both effective and memorable for conveying divine truths to those who have a genuine hunger for God. Our Lord's parables pack a lot of truth into a small amount of space. His parables, which are rich in imagery, are difficult to forget. The parable, on the other hand, is a tool of both judgment and mercy for those with dull hearts and slow ears.

God always communicates with us in a way that we can comprehend. He used parables to illustrate profound and divine truths and he also desired to fulfill the prophecy of the prophet Isaiah.

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