Why Does Jesus REALLY Speak in Parables? | Mark 4 | Beyond the Words

[@ripper12322]

Yoh that part when you said "when Jesus looks at you and says you still dont have enough faith" - Oh man hit me hard, we had a MightyMen meeting in South Africa 3 months ago which I was at. And my friend who I went with who has child like faith was called upon by the Holy Spirit with 3 other gentleman to pray over a old man who was in a wheelchair. This old man literally didnt have any hips and he got up and walked after powerful prayers over him. It happened right in front of me and even the circumstances leading to us sitting where we were was a miracle in itself. Praise Jesus and just as you said here even witnessing things like this there are times when worry hits me and I look inward to sort out my issues and Jesus says "Hey, keep your eyes on me" Ah man I just love the Lord so much and I am so grateful even when my faith lacks I will keep running back to my Heavenly Father! Thank you for your words brother!

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

What a powerful testimony! Praise God!

[@Rvillaluz123]

Brother Brandon, I've not heard words like that, even in churches and definitely not heard in some megachurches of today. May The Lord continue to bless and use you for His glory.

[@baf814]

Brandon, I could listen to you all day. You explain things so well. Keep these coming!

[@margaretmckinney7187]

Barbara - I also could listen to Brandon talk and explain Jesus and the bible all day long.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Wow. Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoy the videos and that God is using them in your life.

[@thefirstMrsLankton]

@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry Br. B. you have studied and explained things in your teachings that I have pondered most of my adult faith life. Your emphasis on culture, language, history and the individuals in the time of Jesus and before, takes me far beyond the Bible to new places and ideas. It is my pleasure to be a part of your ministry. Thank you for your wonderful lessons and prayers. Those prayers can warm an old heart.

[@BigD8404]

I could too!!!!!!!!!

[@yagradio8655]

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[@marybramble6688]

Wow, Brandon. Thank you. I’m a super fan of The Chosen, and that’s how I found you. I love your insights into the Chosen, and into the Bible. You explain things so well. Thank you for sticking with your KZbin videos. There are many of us learning so much.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad you’re finding the videos helpful!

[@kathybuckley4874]

Thank you so much for staying with your videos I learn so much and go through things you have and go throw as well. Thank you so much for sharing and Especially letting us know that Jesus forgives when we do fall back in our faith and need his help again and always thank you so very much that Jesus sent you to the ones that need your wisdom, And encouragement in anything that God would like you to help us with

[@duraiswamynatesan1352]

++1 Brandon is so amazing... May God strengthen his Ministry & services. So insightful 👏 👌

[@duraiswamynatesan1352]

@@BrandonRobbinsMinistry You are wonderfully gifted..! May God bless & use you more and more for His glory....👏👏👏

[@tugatgalut]

@@kathybuckley4874 The new Messiah from Israel wrote more than 200 parables. The Rabbis sent him to exile. Try the book 'More Parables' by Stephan Attia, he was greater than Jesus. 🙏 Namaste

[@ghauptli1]

Faith is not always easy for those of us that believe but the Chosen and your commentaries have shown the beauty of God in a new and marvelous way. Thanks!

[@ChiefCedricJohnson]

Proverbs 11:19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

[@kristie6589]

Oh my brother Brandon, I can so see in my mind now Jesus dropping the mic!!! 🤣 your true honesty about "knowing EXACTLY what it all means" and admitting we can't" is BEAUTIFUL!! Especially for a Pastor to admit! But let's face it HE SAID WE WOULD NOT! We can try our best but our spirits NEED to grow. I suppose better put, we need to let them grow! But we can read it 100 times before that Revaluation may hit us!! And you FINALLY get to (OH THAT'S WHAT THAT MEANS) is awesome to me!! Thanks again for a wonderful video and explaining so we all can better understand! SEED, PLANT, HARVEST, (not only everything we eat, touch, see,, and WE, came through that law)!! GLORY BE TO GOD! God Bless 🙏❣

[@Awakeningspirit20]

8:21 you're absolutely right here... I up until not long ago used to claim that the Bible was "illegible" in English, it simply couldn't be read or understood... then I watched "The Chosen". Then I began to want to get into my Gospels and Bible. Suddenly I'm now able to look in my cherished Gideons New Testament and be blown away at not just how "legible" it is, but how it speaks EXACTLY to my situation and life. Praise God now and forever.

[@tendaishelissy6170]

Oh Brandon, since I started listening and following your channel and teachings, I now can testify that I have a better understanding of the bible. And for that, I humbly thank you for this gift. May he continue to bless you at every point of your needs

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

That' brings me so much joy to hear! I truly feel blessed to be part of what God is doing in your life.

[@mariatorres-nt6us]

I love how Brandon explains the Gospel 🙏🏼 he makes it so easy and comfortable with his calming voice. God Bless him❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@adideles7977]

I love how you explain the word of God. Thank you!

[@annagattellari85]

I Love how you explain the Bibles .the word of God yhankyou ❤️

[@darlenekoop2634]

Thank you Brandon, for allowing God to use you ... God spoke to me through this video!! Hallelujah!

[@coleenallen8345]

Thank you Pastor Robbins.. The seeds you are planting today with this message is taking root in my heart as you speak - or can I say the Holy Spirit is interpreting your words to reach my heart (convictions). Bless you, in His precious Nsme.

[@phyllistaylor4955]

I was literally crying with this message because I lost some of my faith. Forgive me, Father. I know you are loyal to me. I need to be loyal to you as well

[@shawnwoods6423]

Never bfore did i understand that the receptive soil would depend on the type of seed..wat a revelation thank u Brandon

[@noradorsey6901]

I know what you mean, I have always focused on the soil type, not the seed!🙂

[@dorotheeniederbroker3997]

Last week i surrendered my pride and joy: stepped down as lay preacher. Didn't feeli could teach what at the moment i cannot believe. Did not think i was authentic or believable for such a high calling. Today this inspired me to share the gospel with people outside of church. Waiting at a till, waiting for transport, whatever. How can i be a light to others. Thank you.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Wow. Praise God. I'm so glad that the Lord was able to use this to impact you, and others through you.

[@ingridreid494]

I love your teaching. I've learnt so much more. Thank you. God bless from South Africa.

[@anitajonesw8743]

What a gift you are, I listened the other day that you was thinking about quitting but now “The Chosen” came out, this has given you a voice to help all of us to understand the Bible, what a gift you are taken a part in, God didn’t want you to quit 🥰 Thank You for hanging in there and now your gifts have come at just the right time 🙏🏼 God is Good 🥰 none of us who are not Jewish really understand these messages, so Thank You for all the clarity about the Bible, so true I do not understand everything Jesus is saying most of the time, you have opened my eyes along with this great show “The Chosen”, I wish I could get my adult children to watch just the movie, I’ve bought the DVD’s and some clothes hopefully they see and check it out 🙏🏼 I’ve also paid it forward, I believe God will open the eyes of all of us and my children, Especially during these trying times with the virus and this administration🙏🏼 who is trying to destroy Christianity ✝️

[@sawilliams]

Before the Holy Spirit got me, the Bible was just a bunch of words and confusing stories, but now its a voice that speaks to me.

[@sjntube]

You have opened the Bible to my eyes in a whole new light. Keep doing what you do my friend. God Bless!

[@sammyosifeso]

I'm super blessed by this message. The part when you talked about after God had answered your prayers and you've seen mighty workings of the holy spirit and God still asks you, "do you have faith", it's like you were talking to me. Last year, I passed through a lot, I lost my mum the previous years, lost a lot of money, my laptop was stolen and I didn't have any means to pay my school fees, I was almost depressed if not for people around me God used for me and funny enough, God came through in a miraculous way that I could never imagine. Similar thing happened this year, no means to pay school fees, I was owing my rent and there was a business I entered into with some people that didn't go well and I ran into debt. I was almost doubting God cause I didn't know what else I could do or where I could look to, coupled with all of these was the fact that because of my greed, I was duped and I had to sell my phone to pay the debt. Since then I just put my trust in God and he surprised my family and I in a very big way and as I speak, I'm writing this testimony with a new phone. This is is just a few of the great things God has done in my life this year and it reminds me of a passage in I think Hebrews where it said, "...if we are faithless, he's ever faithful..." I really need to repent from everytime I've not had faith and as you said, give him our all and by so doing, more would be added. Thank you Mr Brandon. I really appreciate sir. God bless you.

[@janicemiller6644]

Thank you very much for all of your lectures. You have greatly helped me to grow in my faith and understand the Bible. I have a long way to go but having stumbled on your lectures have helped me so much. Please do not stop, you are helping so many people grow in their love for Jesus. Thank you

[@kathycagg6531]

Thank you for this deep dive into the parables. Just hearing shema also means obey clarified that parable. Seems so much value is held in knowledge of the language and the culture of the day. I really appreciate your teaching!

[@ricardocintron1046]

I've learned something from everyone of your teachings, and it has all been of a blessing to me. But this time, this moved me like never before. Thank you so much for letting the Lord move you to bring this message to all who would hear it. God bless you and praise be to God.

[@Finerobin00]

Brandon you touch my spirit with your words and message every time you send out these messages. I guess I haven’t look deep into things the way you explain it so clearly. I cry in my spirit every time I hear you. 😊 Thank you

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

I'm so glad it blesses you!

[@billijomaynard8924]

Jesus healed me when i was a toddler although i do not remember it. My Mom did and told me what had happened. I was born prematurely, i was 3 lbs 5 oz at birth and healthy in most ways. When i started growing older however her doctor noticed that my spine was severely misaligned, i had a hard time learning to sit up and could not do it without being held. By the time i was 15 months old while most children at that age are walking, i was still struggling to crawl. At this point her doctor was suggesting surgery with the risk of me either needing a back brace at the least or being in a wheelchair for the rest of my life at the worst if it did not work. We took a trip to New York to visit my Grandparents and they during that trip brought my parents and i to their church on a Sunday Morning. The Pastor during his sermon saw my Mom and me and asked her to come up front so she did with me in her arms. According to her he told her to put me down on the floor which she did and he starting praying along with other members of the church. She told me after not talking a step or even standing upright by myself, all of a sudden i stood up and ran to my Grandfather, not walked, ran to him. Jesus had healed me and everyone starting singing and praising God. She said it was like a bolt of electricity had gone through me. When we returned home, her doctor was astonished to find out that my spine was completely normal. I thank God for healing me even through i have no memory of it because of my age then.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Oh wow. What an amazing story. Praise God for your healing!

[@nursequeen2100]

Brandon gives us historical context which I believe is essential! I am understanding my Bible so much more deeply, which is so important to drawing closer to my Lord.

[@trevorjameson3213]

Thank you for explaining these parables, it all makes sense now. I've read them many times and sort of understood them, but not entirely or at a deeper level. Much of what Jesus said when he was teaching is so deep that it goes right over my head sometimes. Thankfully, there are people like you, who the Holy Spirit is using, to teach us these deeper things that Jesus was teaching us.

[@joanrusche6918]

My husband and I enjoy your teaching. We like the way you bring life to the Bible. You present context, history, and language, then pose a thoughtful, and sometimes tough question. Thank you for your ministry. May Jesus richly bless you as you serve him and feed His sheep.

[@jokersblackbook1792]

Love how the Holy Spirit uses u to open my eyes ears an heart n Jesus Name Amen!!!

[@sekhem313]

Brain blowing- your jewel of a voice is THE exclusive that Bypasses the current global yelling of all others about the current crucifixion of the church. MEGA THNKS!

[@s.bolton1539]

Totally agree. I don’t understand why yelling is necessary!

[@rosavalles8928]

Thank you Brandon for that explanation of Mark 4. May the Lord continue to bless you and your family always!!! ❤️🙏🙌🏼👍

[@Masbatenya2002]

Truly, the Holy Spirit is given to us. Believe...freely you receive...freely you give...spread the words of Jesus... follow Him.

[@mariastrickland5725]

Thank you for your time for us to help us learn the Bible, I hear you talk about the Bible I learn more and more each time. Some things I've learned growing up, After many years gone by and not reading the Bible, I'v seen like the ten commandments and the passion of Chris, and much more biblical movies that helped me understand what Jesus was like back then. I didn't know that we were supposed to learn to read the scriptures and memorize them too That's way it blew my mind that you mention that the Jewish people had to memorize the scriptures that's a lot to handle for one person's brain, is over whelming for us when we were not taught that way. So I'm like wow the Jewish people had it turf I send lots of blessings to them, and you too Brandon

[@michaeldonnawilliams8613]

I've watched many of your teaching Brandon and this one really answered question about the Those that have more. I know now I will because Yeshua has been expanding HIS KINGDOM in my life and the life of my family. So good. Thank you for teaching.

[@mariaguinea2490]

Thank you so much, Brandon!!! As others subscribers, I've found you after seeing The Chosen, I love this show! I am roman catholic, used to read the Scriptures, and always trying to follow Jesus in my every day life. As a christian, I find your videos about the show amazing and I am learning more with them about juifs culture and traditions. I feel you a brother in faith, loving Jesus, loving the Bible... Today, more tan ever, I feel the need of the real union between all christians, we pray for it every day. Thanks a lot again, greetings from Spain! God bless you and your family! 🙏 (I hope you'll understand my imperfect English!)

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Hi, Maria. Thank you so much for your note. I definitely understand your English! :-) I love that the Holy Spirit can connect us all around the world through this show!

[@magmusau2245]

Yes total Catholic n loving him! Thanks for honoring

[@tugatgalut]

The new Messiah from Israel wrote more than 200 parables. The Rabbis sent him to exile. Try the book 'More Parables' by Stephan Attia, he was greater than Jesus. 🙏 Namaste

[@william1863]

Christ is that good soil we all need to fall on we will be broken but we shall recover , THINK MY SON. 👍✌️✝️

[@patriciamarino4418]

Another great teaching. I appreciate you pointing out all the O.T. prophets scriptures and how Jesus always incorporates them in his teachings, which is true throughout all the gospell naratives. Who is like our God, who can knit together such a beautiful path of love and truth fom Genesis to Revealation!

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Amen!

[@antoinettegingrich9673]

I LOVE LEARNING THE MEANING OF SCRIPTURE TAUGHT BY BRANDON If we don't know and understand the culture of the time, we probably aren't getting the whole meaning. TY

[@petervogel2350]

This presentation tells me something new: Readiness to receive the word has to come as a gift of God through His Holy Spirit.

[@pitelf3852]

dude your passion cant be denied

[@rtoguidver3651]

Matthew 6:7 “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.”

[@liriadavila4950]

Thank you again , reading the Bible and listening to you helped me a lot in this journey about learning the Word of God, the gospel of Jesus. Blessings

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

That's so wonderful! Praying for your continued journey as you study God's word and grow in your relationship with Jesus!

[@kathybach123]

Brandon, your explanation is wonderful! It seems that Jesus was talking to those who weren't too educated, so that those of us (including me) could get a glimpse of what He was saying! That's wonderful! Those that knew everything ended up knowing little!

[@Leonardokite]

It was amazing how many times the disciples said to Yeshua, now we know you are the Messiah, the son of God. Yet they did not really get it until they received the Holy Spirit. We are blessed to have the Holy Spirit dwelling with us. I love your teaching Brandon. I have subscribed!

[@roderickcampbell2105]

Wonderful. Parables are a message. Abstraction with power.

[@85546patrick]

I listen to Brandon as much as I can every day. He breaks down scripture being a gifted teacher. I'm assuming he's a pastor, it comes with the teaching gift.

[@alvinaawong357]

Aloha from Hawaii 🙋 ❤ thank you again Brother Brandon for this teaching on the Parables. Truly a blessing and revelation. ❤ 🙋

[@Holstson]

You finished your last chapter by thanking me for listening to you, I pray to God in the name of Jesus Christ that he never lets you forget how important you are to me, when you lay down your life for Jesus and by doing so bringing him closer to me, and makes it possible to me to put more of my trust in him. Thank you Sir, for laying down your life at the feet of Jesus our Lord and saviour.

[@noradorsey6901]

Beautifully presented, Brandon! Wonderful reminder to hear and obey. TY!

[@debifambro1039]

This made me cry... very movingly spirit filled. Thank you.

[@carlmartin7803]

Brother , you are doing a great job .it's my heart desires to share the word with such clarification. God bless you, don't let no one or nothing stop you from walking in your purpose. God bless you brother.

[@silverforest4682]

Just what I needed today. Thank you for putting the enthusiasm back into the Word.

[@ruth6471]

I just watched last night The Chosen where Dallas did a lot of talking and interviewed one of the actors plus a documentary! It was great! Thank you for supporting and explaining further what happens in this series on Jesus Christ! God bless!✝️🙏❤

[@reubenmckay]

This is the first time I've heard the parable of the sower explained this way and it suddenly makes so much more sense!

[@rickwarner9142]

Thank you Brandon for making the word of Jesus real. Hearing from Switzerland today thank you 👍🏽❤️❤️❤️❤️🇨🇭🇨🇭🇨🇭

[@aaronia8092]

Thank you for the clear and beautiful explanation, I feel this is something God wanted me to hear today. i've been watching your videos for some time, and I just subscribed to your channel. Thank God for your calling and you for 'hearing' it in faith.

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

I'm so glad that God spoke to you through it! Thank you for subscribing!

[@stephanyfaycohen3842]

Thank you Brandon for a beautiful video. I AM READY.

[@Oldfashionflamingo]

Dear Lord, thank you for the knowledge you shares to me through Brendon’s channel. I was feeling alone for a long time. Now You show me that other christians want to really know You! I will watch this video over and over again. Thank you Brandon and God bless you. (Watching you from Montreal!!)

[@anthonypolizze4059]

Brother Brandon You are an inspiration! Thank you for sharing in the way you do. We are all called for something in this world and we all hope we can do a good job for our awesome God. We enter Heaven through the narrow gate not by works but by Faith. You have a gift of teaching and inspiring! May Jesus see us all walk out on the water over the waves running to him with open arms one day without any doubt or fear. Bless you

[@Kenneth_H_Olsen]

thank you . I also want to pray for all those with chornical diseases, and how that must be every day . And to hold the hands of old people, and say god is with you, be blessed, Jesus has figured out that with love in the heart the soul lives forever in his kingdom . Life is supposed to be fun !

[@erint2115]

Wonderful teaching. I'm really enjoying diving deeper into Mark. Thank you! Lord, help me to be moved to action!

[@linda.brotherton1689]

Thank you very much Pastor. You explain as your Savior did. Simple and effective

[@stevelinden2947]

Thanks Brandon for helping Faith to be the coolest thing we can discover and love as humans.

[@golondrina9120]

I see the HOLY SPYRIT IS TALKING Through YOU ..because is so clear, so profound Even the clearness of your voice How very deep into our SOUL… Thank you Lord ..Jesus for your Blessings on this your servant … Thank you God …

[@mamirr3273]

Hallelujah, The Kingdom of God reigns!!!

[@dianapeel5221]

Thank you so much Pastor!! We appreciate you and your teachings! I found you through The Chosen! Keep these coming! God bless you❤️

[@indianap.williams5763]

It’s quite interesting that we should not only use our hearing but to be blessed with our listening! Thank you 🙏🏽 Brandon for explaining this in a simpler and more expanded way

[@kerriwaller9819]

These are amazing please keep teaching you have no idea how much this helps!! I’ve never heard the Gospel explained like this!! ❤

[@elviegarcia9990]

Yes, i want to hear Jesus. God bless

[@dadi1510]

You are someone who God has placed in my life when I need God so much. God bless you for your hard work and reaching so many like me. To be able to listen to the Word of God explained so beautifully . Please keep me in your prayers. I am praying too.

[@cindykassab]

"The water provided a natural amplification." WOW!!!. I never thought about that.

[@angalinapriyanthi3890]

Praise God Hallelujah for the Lord our God almighty 🙏🙏 God bless you 🙏🙏

[@ScottVargovich]

I came across your channel from just surfing youtube and one of your videos came up in the videos at the end of every video. It's so easy to see God has given you the gift of teaching. I've been following Jesus since early 1991 and you're showing me things I've never considered before and it's giving me insight that is far beyond just reading the words on the page. I'm truly blessed and want you to know you are being understood.

[@cindykorsiak8594]

I loved this! Thank you Brandon. God bless you always.

[@pattimachugs1945]

You do help me understand a lot of biblical subjects in a way that can be clear and understandable.

[@eireanneruss2311]

Faith that DRIVES us to action... THAT must be what James was talking about when he said, "Faith without works is dead..."

[@robertandrews1261]

Thank you so much brother for the gift that you have, May the Lord bless you and continue to use you for the building of his kingdom GB

[@HearWisdomNow]

Wow, blown away, The message illustrated perfectly. This rang out as a call to action. What an important video this is. Wish I had the authority to pin this video on the splash page of KZbin . I’d do it if I could make that happen. But I did like and sub

[@Turun2-14]

It’s my first time to watch your videos … you delivered God’s word in my heart … I mean easy for me to understand.

[@ramonpooser2434]

Thank you for a necessary meal of the word itself. It’s not rapped up in the social ills of the day but can be applied to that and more. It can be applied to me. Then I can discuss splinters in the world. God bless you.

[@tomashaggardprayerministry5497]

Wow @Brandon, that part where you shared about Jesus talks about not having faith. That applies to me. Jesus has done so much for me and I still get worried when I am in need.

[@jerimow8400]

We love your insight and ability to get to the point! Thank you so very much for your efforts on behalf of the kingdom of God!

[@poshhawk104]

The Lord is certainly working through you. You are absolutely wonderful in Jesus. I love your ministry. Thank you.

[@annettebasset828]

Thank you, Brandon! This was so very helpful when I think about the care I have been giving my mom in the nursing home! It’s not only to help her but i will give God all the glory for His Kingdom that will be coming soon! Great teaching as always!!! 🙏

[@braedanbotha]

AMEN!!! Thank you for this message, I m really learning a lot with your videos on Mark. I ask you to please make videos like this on other books of the Bible in the new testament. ❤❤❤

[@godschild7643]

Lovely, powerful message, brother Brandon! You have a real gift for teaching that is desperately needed in the body of Christ. God bless you!

[@carleewalman1877]

I’m addicted to your videos. You really have a gift!!

[@BrandonRobbinsMinistry]

Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoy them!

[@helenjarvis7755]

Thank you for your clear and encouraging teaching. Much needed Kingdom Word. I relate to what you are saying at 19 minutes particularly. Amen

[@Bogeyoda12]

AMEN..THANK YOU BRANDON..GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL YOU DO FOR THE LORD.

[@marysquires7321]

Thank you. & God bless you &, your ministry. Yes l am a child of God. We are truly blessed

[@kristinebongo9737]

Thank you Brandon. I love how you break down the word for us. I love all your videos. Your an inspiration to all of Jesus'followers to spread the Word and work along side Jesus to bring the kingdom here.

[@mariagsaad3457]

Brandon, how beautiful you explained each passage of the Gospels. Than you so much for praying for us.

[@kimjensenable]

Amen! The Restoration of All Things is the Kingdom of God...in word, action, and in Fact. Dude, you are brilliant at oration...you just keep it going without any editing. Impressive. I know...All Glory to God. I'm so pleased that He is so pleased with you land your ministry. One aspect of parables that impresses me is the Mercy of God, in that, what some cannot hear or comprehend, He will not condemn those without understanding. Like you said; "He will meet us where we're at."

[@gentilenation1117]

Thank you Brandon .. right on the money … just plain beautiful.

[@angel901purple]

Whilst I am no believer I am very interested in history And theology and as such I appreciate your work

[@FatherVampire]

First off, I love that you focus so much on Mark... given this Gospel is the earliest of the canonicals and, thus, likely to be the most historically accurate and less affected by later exaggeration and developing dogma (such as we find throughout, for example, John's Gospel). So kudos for that. :) Now... as specific to Jesus's parables... I wish to point out something no one else seems to have hit upon that frankly changes everything we thought we knew about why the Gospels have Jesus teaching in nothing BUT parables... and that is particularly found hidden in plain sight in Mark Ch. 4, vss.10-12: 10 When he was alone, those around him with the Twelve asked him about the parables. 11 He said to them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. BUT TO THOSE OUTSIDE, EVERYTHING IS IN PARABLES. 12 “so that although they look THEY MAY LOOK BUT NOT SEE, and although they hear THEY MAY HEAR BUT NOT UNDERSTAND..." And yet... was it not the Twelve whom Jesus taught ONLY in parables? And is it not also true these same alleged "apostles" never understood a single one of them (e.g., read the very next verse [13]!)? And while claiming to have been given "the secret of the kingdom of God," yet do we find any such "secret" explained in the Gospels they claimed to have received? The point here is simple and clear: if Jesus stated He taught His Outsiders "everything ... in parables" that "they may hear but not understand" ... and we find Jesus teaching the Twelve "everything...in parables" that they never understood ... what does that make those same "apostles"? Insiders... or Outsiders? Think about it... take all the time you need. ;)

[@kira7035]

What's wrong with John?

[@FatherVampire]

@@kira7035 ... Thanks for the question! An online search will result in endless (okay, not quite endless) results pointing out the many strange differences between John's Gospel and the three Synoptic Gospels of Mark, Matthew and Luke. Whereas the Synoptics appear to have all been derived from some lost Source Gospel (called the Quelle ["Q"] Gospel), John's appears independently written by a far later (hence likely less accurate) author who spends the gospel almost rhapsodizing on a Jesus who acts and speaks far differently... almost Homer-esque as a mythological hero. John's Gospel was composed decades after the Synoptic Gospels... and long after Saul's brand of Christianity had become well developed, it's Christology well established. Unlike in the Synoptics, John's Jesus speaks in Shakespearean-esque soliloquies of poetic perfection... and acts as though every event is foreseen and pre-planned... and with Jesus in full charge, throughout. It's a Jesus as concocted not by actual mid 1st-Century history... but by 2nd-Century Paulinian Christology and mythology. Now, I'm not saying there is nothing historical in John's Gospel; I think there may well be some great additional historical details there. But we must be very careful to recognize that when John's Gospel deviates significantly from the Synoptics or paints Jesus as overly heroic... we're witnessing more Christological propaganda than we are reliable history. One small example of just such a non-historical deviation, as I have previously pointed out, is the Roman SPEAR supposedly thrust into Jesus' side at the end of the Crucifixion (the "Spear of Destiny" as occultists later call it). Did you know that Spear appears nowhere else but in John's Gospel? Directly contradicting John, ALL THE OTHER Gospels (the Synoptics) speak only of Jesus' hands and feet being pierced. And in them when Jesus allegedly appears to the "apostles" after His resurrection, we find NO MENTION of any wound in Jesus' side. Instead, Jesus instructs the "apostles" to feel only the nail marks in His hands and feet... while in John, Jesus also instructs them to also feel the spear wound in His side. So if Jesus actually had a spear thrust into His side, why do none of the three earlier Gospels mention it... either at Crucifixion or when Jesus appeared to the "apostles," thereafter? How could all THREE miss such a key detail... TWICE! Obviously, John's Gospel ... written at least 70 - 100 years after the event ... invented it. And that is what's wrong with John's Gospel.

[@kira7035]

@@FatherVampire I appreciate your comment and I may read it again or do my own research. As for his side being pierced this is parallel to Adam's deep sleep and rib being taken. Adam said "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh, she shall be called Woman because she was taken out of Man." Jesus called himself repeatedly the Son of Man which in Hebrew is Ben Adam. He is also known as bridegroom and John the Baptist said The Bridegroom had the Bride. In Ephesians there is charge for Men to Love their wives as Christ loved the Church and gave himself for it. In fact the Crown of Thorns though it's blatant mockery it's something that sprouts hope within christians. Remember when God cursed Adam. "Cursed is the ground for your sake." Thorns and Thistles sprouted out from the cursed ground. Peter in Acts said Jesus was hung on a Tree. Paul said he became a curse for us and in the law it says "Cursed is everyone hanging on a tree." Paul to the Corinthians talking about the natural and the spiritual body he even contrasted the First Adam from the Last Adam which is Christ. The reason why he is named Jesus was for this purpose to save us from sins or Chattah our offenses to God's Law. When did Adam died, when he disobeyed and ate from the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge Good and Evil. Parables are found in the other books like in the Prophets God spoke in Parables. Jesus being heroic or courageous makes sense when you know his full identity. He came to deliver to pardon to love he overcame evil with good. Yes there some greek to get through when reading the new testament. However remember that Jesus is of Israel who has their own history and culture, expectation and Law. Thanks again for sharing Shalom. (May wellfare reach you and may you be kept from Calamity.) I also use a great share of metaphors since I was literature student.

[@FatherVampire]

@@kira7035 ... Thank you. And yes, I am aware of all the many religious interpretations, symbologies and beliefs associated with Paulinian Christology. And yes, parables (allegories) are found everywhere in ancient writings... from Aesop's Fables to today. Yet Jesus stated He spoke ONLY in parables to those who were on the Outside... while revealing the Mystery of the Kingdom of God to His true disciples. So... if the "apostles" were numbered with those true disciples... where are Jesus' INNER teachings on the Mystery of the Kingdom of God in their Gospels? Why do we find nothing of this explained anywhere in the New Testament... if they were, indeed, His true disciples? As example: Where in the New Testament do we find any explanation for the seeming contradictory statements by Jesus that the Kingdom of God is found both within you and ALREADY found also all around you... yet the World sees it not? This couldn't mean the Christian Church or its "Gospel" as such had yet to be established; Jesus had only just begun His "ministry." Thus, Jesus was referring to some unknown "Kingdom of God" already established on Earth. Yet also something existing within a person. Small wonder it was viewed as a "Mystery." Can you explain it? Don't feel badly; for 2,000 years NO ONE has been able to explain it. And yet... it's explanation becomes crystal clear when you fully and CORRECTLY understand who and what the historical Yeshua (Jesus) was... and what His true mission was... and to whom it was actually directed. The false "apostles" never understood His parables... much less the Mystery Jesus both represented and fulfilled. Thus, neither does Christianity to this day. Only when you follow the evidences... NOT the religion... is the Truth revealed... and indeed... "...few there be that find it." I am a historian and a researcher, not a religious believer. For me, it's the actual evidences and where following such logically and scientifically leads that matter. Anyone can assume the destination and then imagine or believe "evidences" as they choose so as to safely arrive at that already-predetermined destination. It's how the credulous are always so easily deceived by those seeking to fool them and rule over them. It's how Columbus fooled the West Indians, how Cortez fooled Montezuma, how Pizarro fooled the Incans... and on and on. In every case, they learned the beliefs of the indigenous peoples... and used those beliefs to claim themselves as the very gods prophesied by their beliefs... thus having it seemed they fulfilled all such. And instead of thinking critically, the ignorant masses believed them... and were thus slaughtered and subjugated easily. And today, Christians do the same... never questioning what they read in scripture but, instead, rashly considering every word as though ti somehow proceeded directly from God, Himself... even when written by false "apostles" who were not Jesus' true disciples. You are of course welcome to disagree... and I'm sure you do. I wish you well and encourage you to seek and follow the evidences and do the research for yourself. Thanks and best wishes to you.

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