Jesus Tells A Story

By Mary Vee
Matthew 13

From Matthew's Journal 

Photo by Mary Vee.

My name is Matthew, I am a follower of Jesus. I have recorded in this post some of what I witnessed. 

Jesus gathered the twelve chosen disciples and others who followed him. He chose to teach us using short stories that are call parables to communicate the lesson.  

In each parable, Jesus talked about people like us, living in places like we do, working as we do and in a situation that taught the lesson. 

Other parables have been written In previous posts and sent to you from Mark and Luke. You can scroll down and read them. 

Here are three new short parables Jesus shared with us on this day:

Jesus said to us, "The kingdom of heaven is like yeast that is added to flour and water. The cook works the yeast through the dough, kneading, pressing, and pounding the ingredients in a bowl. The dough is left alone to rest. While it rests the yeast works, multiplying and growing. The dough rises above the top of the bowl. At this time, the cook repeats the process, needing, pressing, and pounding then allows the dough to rest, again, for three times. At the end of the time, the dough is of a good quality, ready to be baked."

Jesus told another parable, "The kingdom of heaven is like a great treasure hidden in an abandoned field. When a man happened into the field and discovered it, he immediately rejoiced! He hid it in the same place then went home, and sold everything he had. He took all the money and bought the field.

Jesus then told another parable describing the kingdom of heaven. "The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant who traveled far and wide searching for fine pearls. He found many small ones. But one day he found one of great value. He went home, sold everything he owned then took the money back to the owner and bought the pearl.  

There are more parables that Jesus shared, which will be told to you in the next posts. But for now, think about these three stories. The yeast. The man who found a treasure and sold all he had to purchase the field. And the merchant who searched for a pearl of great value. 

What do you think the meaning of these parables are?

If you have questions, please feel free to leave them in the comment section.


I will share more of what Jesus taught next time.

 Come back to read the next story.

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sources: 
*A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study, An Analytical Synopsis of the Four Gospels by William Arnold Stevens and Ernest DeWitt Burton, Charles Scribner's Sons, New York 1932
*New International Version, New King James Version. 
*My Bible College training.
*My notes and walk through classes I've taught in Children's church. Answers to student questions, etc.
*Pastoral sermons on this time
*Matthew Henry Commentary
*F. LaGard Smith Commentary
*My notes from my trip to Israel.
*Photos from my trip to Israel.