Read
the scripture passages below. Here’s another example of Old and New Testament use
of the same topic describing Jesus or His truths. In this case it is Parables. Parables,
as described in Strong’s Lexicon, G3850, are an illustration of a precept;
stories comparing two things; and are often a description of God’s kingdom, an
earthly story with a heavenly connotation.
Does the camel see hidden truths in the desert?
Judean Desert - Israel
Peruse a few of Jesus’ thirty parable found throughout the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and
Luke. If these are new to you, challenge yourself to understand them before you
read on to hear Jesus’ explanation to His disciples. They often asked Him to
explain what He meant in a particular parable.
The
author of the Psalm 78 verses had a good point about not hiding the truth of
the instructions—but intentionally sharing them with younger generations. Good
point. I like sharing Bible stories, particularly the parables, with my
grandchildren and other kids at our church. Jesus wants His disciples—His
followers including us—to understand the secrets that sometimes appear to be
hidden in His teachings. Use your eyes and ears to see and understand what
Jesus is telling us. If you don’t understand, find someone to discuss it and
hopefully they can explain it to you. Pray first and just maybe you’ll get an
aha moment from the Lord. The Holy Spirit is good that way, giving insight and
understanding. It is always a good habit to pray before you read, so that God
can provide a deeper perception and discernment about the scripture.
Are
your ears and eyes, as well as your heart open to listening to what is being
taught and accepting the understanding? As always, the choice is yours.
O my
people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I
will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past—stories
we have sheard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not
hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the
glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders. Psalm 78:1-4
His disciples came and asked him, "Why do you use parables when you talk to the people?" He replied, "You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be give and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them. That is why I use these parables, For they look, but they don't really see. They hear, but they don't really listen or understand. ... "But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. Matthew 13:10-13, 16
Meditate.
Consider Jesus’ parables.
Prayer – Lord Jesus, open our eyes and ears, as well as our hearts and minds, to understanding Your parables.
Verse of Salvation ~ We have been rescued from our enemies so we can serve God without fear, in holiness and righteousness for as long as we live. "And you, my little son, will be called the prophet of the Most High, because you will prepare the way for the Lord. You will tell his people how to find salvation through forgiveness of their sins. Because of God's tender mercy, the morning light from heaven is about to break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, and to guide us to the path of peace." Luke 1:74-79
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