Parables

Connections List
 * Preaching
 * Story
 * Seek God

Scope
 * Parables, as a teaching method
 * Specifically parables as used in the bible and why

Topics
 * What was the purpose of parables? Mech
 * Verses mech
 * Parable examples, list

Purpose
 * To filter those who wanted to know the truth
 * To dump data after resurrection rather than before, controlled dispensing of info
 * To inception teach principle - get's behind defenses

Verses mech
 * Psalm 78:1-3 listen to my teaching, I will speak in parables, hidden things from of old, what our fathers have told us... - quoted Matt 13:34
 * Ezekiel 17:1 - Ezekiel tells a parable teaching which has clear meaning
 * Matt 13:10-17 basically he who has ears principle (seek God)
 * Matt 13:34 he said nothing to them without a parable, fulfill Ps 78:2. Mark 4:34 but to disciples he explained everything
 * Mark 4:13 you don't understand this parable [sower]? how will you understand all of them?
 * Mark 4:33 he spoke with many parables, as they were able to hear it
 * Mark 12:12 pharisees understand the parable(s) is against them
 * Luke 12:41 is this parable for us (disciples) or for all?