The Purpose of the Parables
Matthew 13:10-17
The disciples approached Jesus and said, "Why do you speak to them in parables?" He said to them in reply, "Because knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been granted to you, but to them it has not been granted. To anyone who has, more will be given and he will grow rich; from anyone who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because 'they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand.'" Isaiah's prophecy is fulfilled in them, which says: 'You shall indeed hear but not understand you shall indeed look but never see. Gross is the heart of this people, they will hardly hear with their ears, they have closed their eyes, lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their heart and be converted, and I heal them.' But blessed are your eyes, because they see, and your ears, because they hear. Amen, I say to 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".
WORD - Reflection
Struck word / Phrase - "they look but do not see and hear but do not listen or understand"
That phrase struck me because sometimes I'm like that like there is nothing happening with me and nothing to prove. It's just you wouldn't know how you are going to be able to move and do the right things because you have misunderstood something or misinterpret. It's a privilege to share here and help others see the importance of knowing the Bible, because it's full of knowledge and mystery at the same time. It's time for us to be following the right path and prevent temptation.
Are you also at loss as to the meaning of the parables? Strive to enter the inner circle of Jesus. Use this link below as a guide, I would be willing to hear out your sharings.
https://steemit.com/religion/@crwth/the-journey-with-god-word