Last modified: February 16, 2021
Brady• February 16, 2021•
Eight years ago, a week before I was married, I preached on “What I Think I Know Now.” Exactly one year later, I preached about “What I Know Now.” Both of those sermons were designed to show some basic truths about marriage. Now, after several years of marriage, I feel like those points have moved from just theoretical to more applicable.
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CloseNearly 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.
Last modified: February 16, 2021