Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Alle disse illustrasjonene, eller lignelsene, fortalte Jesus til folkemengden. Ja, Han snakket faktisk bare til dem i slike lignelser. På den måten oppfylte Han det som profeten hadde forutsagt om Ham: « Jeg vil snakke til dere ved hjelp av bilder og fortelle dere om det som har vært bestemt fra tidenes morgen.»
What Does This Mean?
In this verse from Matthew 13:34, Jesus explains to the crowds that he always uses parables when teaching them. This means he used stories and analogies to convey deeper spiritual truths.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're telling a story to your friends about how to be nice. Instead of just saying 'be nice,' you might tell a funny story about sharing cookies at playtime, so they understand better. That's what Jesus did - he told stories to help people learn important lessons.
Historical Background
The Gospel of Matthew was written by an early Christian follower named Matthew around 80-90 AD. It was aimed at Jewish Christians and explains how the teachings of Jesus fulfill Old Testament prophecies. The cultural setting is a time when Jewish tradition valued storytelling as a teaching method.
Living It Out Today
Today, we can apply this lesson by using stories or analogies to explain complex ideas to others in our personal relationships or professional settings, making difficult concepts more accessible and relatable.