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Why did Jesus teach in parables?

Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables?

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Why did Jesus teach using Parables? First, as an aid to helping his disciples. Secondly, to obscure the message from those without faith.

The Tabernacle Fulfilled

The Tabernacle Fulfilled – John 1:14

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At Mt Sinai, God instructed Israel to build a tabernacle, a place to meet with him. But, In Jesus, we see this Tabernacle fulfilled.

A mediator between God and man

A Mediator Between God and Man – Job 9:32-35

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How can sinful humanity ever approach holy God? We cannot on our own. But God has provided a mediator between himself and man - Jesus Christ.

What if Jesus came to church today?

What If Jesus Came to Church Today? – Mark 11:18

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What if Jesus came to church today? Would he be pleased? Or would he do some housekeeping? And if the latter, how would we respond to him?

Which Jesus do you choose?

Which Jesus Do You Choose? – Matthew 27:17

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Which Jesus do you choose? The one with a human means to salvation? Or the divine Son of God who can save completely?

Finding Jesus in the Old Testament

Finding Jesus in the Old Testament – John 12:16

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The Old Testament looks forward to Jesus. To have a real understanding of what is written there, read it in light of Jesus' fulfillment.

I Am the Bread of Life

I Am the Bread of Life – John 6:48

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Jesus is the bread of life. Believe in him, and eat the bread he gives you. And you will never go hungry again.

The Lion and the Lamb

The Lion and the Lamb – Revelation 5:5-6

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Jesus is described as both a lion and a lamb. He is the promised conquering king. But he became king through his sacrificial death.

The Source of Eternal Salvation

The Source of Eternal Salvation – Hebrews 5:8-10

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Jesus, through his suffering on the cross, was perfected as our high priest. And became the source of eternal salvation for all who believe.

Jesus, The Eternal Son of God

Jesus, the Eternal Son of God – Hebrews 1:10-12

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Jesus was a good man, teacher, and miracle worker. He is our redeemer and savior. But, above all else, he is the eternal Son of God.

Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets

Fulfilling the Law and the Prophets – Luke 24:44

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Throughout its pages, the Bible tells a consistent story. The Old Testament looks forward to the work of Jesus fulfilled in the New Testament.

Jesus our savior

Jesus: Our Savior – Doctrine 204

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What humanity could not do for ourselves, God did by sending Jesus, his Son, to be our savior. He gave up his life on the cross for my sin.