The definition of a parable is, a simple story that teaches a moral lesson. Teaching in Parables was the normal way teachers taught their students. The purpose of that method was to get people to think about the meaning of what was said..
The people that lived in ancient times were almost without exception, uneducated. They were, however, very acquainted with traditions and practices of generations before them.
Matthew 13: 10-13, then the disciples came and said to Him why do you speak to them in parables? And He answered them,” to you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of Heaven, but to them it has not been given. For, to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in Parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand.
Jesus story in John 14 tells people he's going to prepare a place, for them, in His Fathers house,and will be back to take them there at the proper time.
When a couple got married, the bride went to live at her husband's father's house. After betrothal the prospective groom began to build a room addition at his father's house at his father's direction.
The bride didn't know when the groom would come for her. Even the groom didn't know. The father decided when, so the bride must be ready at all times. This was the custom, so people should have had an idea of what Jesus was talking about.
The church is the bride, and Jesus is the groom. The rapture is the call. Just as the bride must be ready at all times, so must the church be ready at all times for the coming of Jesus. Everything Jesus taught, including all of the parables apply to us today as they did to people back then. As a matter of fact, if you really look at the bible, you will find that we have much in common with people in Jesus time. We don’t have to reinvent anything.
As a little test for yourself, check out the parables in Matthew, and see how they apply to us today. If you really think about The Parables that Jesus explained to the apostles, you should be able to figure out what most of them mean. God bless you and your family.
Praise The Lord!
Hebrews 13:8, Jesus Christ is the same today, yesterday, and forever.
Remember Jesus loves you.
Prayer of Salvation.
Lord Jesus, please forgive all of my sins and come into my heart as my personal savior. I want to serve Only You.
Praise The Lord!
Amen
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