23.20: Matthew 13: Jesus, the Greatest Storyteller Speaks in Parables to Bring the Kingdom to Us

<p>As a marketing consultant, I advise my clients to tell stories. &nbsp;Storytelling is one of the best marketing strategies around. Jesus was a &nbsp;great storyteller, thus a great marketer. What was He marketing? Well, &nbsp;the Kingdom of God and salvation — the Good News. Here in Matthew 13, we &nbsp;have several parables — stories. Jesus uses them to reveal truths about &nbsp;the Kingdom of Heaven. Some He explains and some He leaves for the &nbsp;people &nbsp;— and us — to figure out for ourselves. Now, I covered one of &nbsp;these in the Gospel of Luke series and I will direct you that post &nbsp;rather than repeating myself. I will, however dig deeper into ones that &nbsp;Luke missed or that I’ve learned the real meaning of. Let’s dig in…</p> <p><a href="https://giselleaguiar.com/2021/03/20/matthew-13-jesus-the-greatest-storyteller-speaks-in-parables-to-bring-the-kingdom-to-us/">Keep reading in my blog where there are links to dig deeper and watch the special music video at the bottom….</a></p> <p>Jesus said, “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.” ~ ‭‭Revelation‬ ‭3:22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - This phrase is repeated 14 times in scripture. Kind of gives the idea that God wants us to pay attention.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you want to reap all the benefits of salvation including the 1-way, non-stop ticket to Heaven then…</p> <p>Believe. Repent. Be Baptized. Receive the Holy Spirit.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pray this prayer humbly and wholeheartedly…</p> <p>“Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Please forgive me. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and my life to you. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. I surrender my whole life to you and I will follow you for the rest of my life. Thank You, Jesus, for saving me. In Jesus' name, Amen.”</p> <p>Jesus is coming back soon! Are you ready?</p> <p>Soli Deo Gloria — To God Alone Be the Glory!</p> <p>This is a daily podcast, published each evening.&nbsp;</p> <p>Hit th