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Brady• May 22, 2023•
A message from the series “Toolbox for Evangelism.” Nearly a third of Jesus’ teachings consisted of stories, or parables. These seemingly innocent tales were not just given for entertainment though — they were designed to penetrate the heart in a way a series of commands couldn’t. They forced the listener to meditate on the teachings and make the change from the inside out. As such, they were exceedingly effective.
Can we use parables today? Of course! Maybe not in the same way as Jesus, but using illustrations can still be effective if handled properly.
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CloseBesides Mr. Rogers, the lawyer from Luke 10 is probably the most famous individual to ask "Who is my neighbor?" Jesus saw through the question, and flipped it on its head, asking instead, "Which person proved to be a neighbor?" Isn't this the only question that really matters? Our neighborly attitude shouldn't be limited by culture or race, but by bandwidth. In other words, am I showing kindness and love and charity to as many people as possible, or only those I feel are worthy of it?
Last modified: May 22, 2023