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Dive into the profound teachings of Jesus in parables such as The Good Samaritan and The Prodigal Son, exploring the mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven. Discover why Jesus spoke in parables and the significance of seeds and soils in understanding his messages. Delve into the intricate narratives that challenge perceptions and reveal hidden truths about faith and salvation, as seen through the eyes of disciples and detractors alike.
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The Parable of the Sower Seeds Soils Then the disciples came and asked Jesus, “Why do you speak to them in parables?” Matthew 13:10
Parables of the Kingdom The Good Samaritan The Prodigal Son Seeds and Soils
“To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.” Matthew 13:11
Jesus Kept Secrets? Robert Lewis Dabney 1820 – 1898
Jesus Knows People To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven Matthew 13:11 The Pharisees went out and conspired against him, how to destroy him. Matthew 12:14 Seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand. Matthew 13:13
But blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear. Truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it. Matthew 13:16-17