Our Lord often employed a unique teaching device known as a “parable” in order to instruct His followers. The word parable comes from the Greek word meaning, “an analogy” and was a well-practiced method used to help people grasp certain concepts of varying degrees and levels. The parables Christ spoke were stories and analogies designed to convey messages of deeper meaning and truths to a people who oftentimes had little or no education. With these simple, yet profound story-like examples, our Lord explained to His followers just how God wanted them (and us) to live, practice their faith, and show love for one another. Through His parables, Jesus shows us the greatest truths of our Faith amidst a Gospel message of hope and salvation.
