Why did Jesus teach in parables—and why did He say that the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven were given to some but concealed from others?
In Episode 596 of the Faith & Family Bible Study, Steve Wood explores Matthew 13, a chapter filled with Jesus’ Kingdom parables. After the Parable of the Sower, the disciples ask Jesus an unusual question: “Why do you speak to them in parables?”
Steve examines Jesus’ surprising answer and explains why truly understanding the Gospel involves more than simply hearing the words. According to Matthew 13, understanding begins with the heart.
You’ll also discover:
- What Jesus means by the “secrets of the Kingdom”
- Why the arrival of the Messianic Kingdom is one of the great truths revealed in the Gospels
- How the Kingdom began with the first coming of Christ and will reach its fulfillment at His Second Coming
- Why catechesis cannot be reduced to simply transferring information
- The importance of reaching both the head and the heart when passing on the Catholic faith
Steve also connects these teachings to the challenge facing Catholic parents, teachers, and catechists today: helping young people move beyond merely knowing facts about the faith toward a genuine adherence to Christ.
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