By speaking in parables, Jesus is giving the people a test. If they choose to contemplate the parable and accept what it means, they pass the test and prove to ...

17 мая 2015 г. · Through parables, He will tell them what the Kingdom of God is like. In these comparisons, they will hear, and relate, and imagine in terms and images.

Because their eyes and ears do not see and hear, their minds are confused, and consequently their hearts will not repent (which would be the proper response).

Luke 8:9-10 gives us the reason Jesus told parables. It was so that He could hide the truth from His listeners. If you are confused by the parables ...

The listening heart does not collect information. It sits at the table of intimacy and allows the person of truth to bring awareness of truth at a level beyond ...

Luke 8:10 is a significant verse that speaks to the themes of spiritual perception, understanding, and the division between those who are receptive to the ...

David Guzik commentary on Luke 8, in which Jesus teaches the parable of the soil, and calms the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

Jesus explains that the four types of soil represent different levels of listening. Those who don't listen well may be shallow thinkers, harassed by demonic ...

Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God: but to others in parables; that seeing they might not see, and hearing they might not ...

Special opportunity (8:9-10). “To you it has been granted.” Jesus allows many only to have the parable without the explanation. Their challenge becomes ours: ...