The Message of Jesus

Jesus communicates with parables because they both reveal and conceal. On the one hand, parables reveal information about the kingdom of God to those who are interested and willing to listen well and think deeply. On the other hand, parables conceal information from those who are unwilling to listen or think deeply. Jesus challenges his listeners to have eyes to see and ears to hear (Matthew 11:15). Jesus knows those who spend time with his words will grow to understand his teachings.