DEFINITION a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels.
HOW JESUS USED HIS PARABLES
In the Gospel of Matthew (13:10-17) Jesus provides an answer when asked about his use of parables the disciples came to him an asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
WHY ARE PARABLES HELPFUL TODAY
Jesus's parable are helpful today because it gives us as people an insight on how to live and respect each other. It helps people by guiding them and helping them understand what is right and what is wrong.