Last modified: May 22, 2023
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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CloseIn 2 Samuel 12, David is told that because of his sin with Bathsheba (and Uriah), the sword will never leave his house. Bible students know what that means. For the rest of his life, David would watch as his family tore itself apart, from sons raping half sisters, to sons leading coups, to brothers attempting to steal the throne from each other, and more. Some families today are like that (minus the violence). A lot of people grew up in an environment that is tense, angry, backbiting, and overall not pointed towards God. If that's you and you're a parent, you have one job: Get the sword out of your house.
Last modified: May 22, 2023