A prophetic Psalm predicted the Messiah would speak in parables: I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings of old…” — Psalms 78:2"All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: 'I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.'”— Matthew 13:34-35 Teaching by parables is an ancient art; we learn … [Read more...]