There is no doubt that Jesus is the greatest story teller that the world has ever known. The parables we have in the Bible are evidence of this. His stories were completely applicable for the people of His day. Those people would have known about fishing, farming, masters and servants. The tales would have ‘rung a bell’ with them. Like all stories we hear, the next step is whether we apply them to ourselves. The stories of Jesus were not just stories, They had a deeper meaning if people looked for them. They were so wise that we can still use them today. They speak to out lives and situations, even in 2022. The parables of Jesus are not just nice stories to tell to children, they are hard-hitting for our world-weary souls. May we mark, learn and inwardly digest.
Carol Purves
Freelance writer and Speaker