( Matthew 13:36 Mark 4:34) Jesus’ illustrations, then, revealed truth to those whose hearts hungered for it at the same time, his illustrations concealed truth from those with proud hearts.Ħ.
Humble individuals were willing to ask, whereas haughty or indifferent ones were not. Surely, then, Jehovah must value this method of teaching.ĥ Second, Jesus explained that he used illustrations to sift out those whose hearts had “grown unreceptive.” ( Matthew 13:10-15 Isaiah 6:9, 10) What was it about his illustrations that exposed the motives of people? In some cases, he wanted his listeners to ask for an explanation in order to get the full meaning of his words. Hundreds of years in advance, Jehovah determined that the Messiah would teach with illustrations. That psalmist wrote under the inspiration of God’s spirit centuries before Jesus’ birth. Indeed, without an illustration he would not speak to them, in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet who said: ‘I will open my mouth with illustrations.’” The prophet mentioned by Matthew was the writer of Psalm 78:2.
At Matthew 13:34, 35, we read: “Jesus spoke to the crowds by illustrations. Why did Jesus rely heavily on this method of teaching? What made his illustrations so effective? How can we learn to use this teaching method?Ĥ The Bible gives two important reasons why Jesus used illustrations. To this day, his illustrations are easily recalled. Illustrations can bring words to life, teaching us lessons that become etched in our memory.ģ No teacher on earth has ever been more skillful at using illustrations than was Jesus Christ. One author noted that illustrations “turn ears into eyes” and that they “free listeners to think with pictures in their heads.” Because we often think best in pictures, illustrations can make even abstract ideas easier to grasp. How? By his way of teaching, especially his masterful use of illustrations.Ģ Indeed, effective illustrations are not quickly forgotten. a However, Jesus makes it easier for them to remember what he teaches. For now, they must carry his precious sayings in their minds and hearts it is not yet the time for his words to be preserved in writing. They get to hear his voice as he opens up the meaning of God’s Word and teaches them thrilling truths.
They are learning directly from the Great Teacher. THE disciples traveling with Jesus have a rare privilege. (a) The disciples traveling with Jesus have what rare privilege, and how does he make it easier for them to remember what he teaches? (b) Why are effective illustrations easy to remember?
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