Then Jesus Told Them a Parable… 2000 Years Later?

17th Sunday after Pentecost. esus’ intent was to help His followers understand spiritual concepts by relating them through earthly ones. And these same parables hold incredible value for us even today. Let’s excavate a few of these ancient stories together and see what gems we might unearth.

How is it that the words and teaching of Jesus are still changing people’s lives over 2000 years later?

How did he do it?

How can our ears still be hearing and our eyes still seeing what Jesus was all about so long ago? Is it because he taught in parables and what do they mean to us today?

Are your eyes seeing and are your ears hearing?