Stories

Jesus loves to teach using stories. In Matthew 13, there are stories about farming, making bread, and garage sales. Why does he tell so many stories? Maybe so his teachings will be memorable, or so that even children will be able understand. However, Jesus quotes from Isaiah to illustrate that his stories are meant to blind some spiritually while giving sight to others, closing the ears of some while opening the ears of others. Therefore, slowly and carefully read these parables so that, "He who has ears, let him hear" (Matt. 13:9)