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Scripture records forty parables—simple stories—that Christ spoke in the latter part of His public ministry. But what was the purpose of these often-misunderstood word pictures? Were they morality lessons? Riddles designed to challenge those seeking truth? Something else altogether?
In Stories with Purpose, John MacArthur reveals why Jesus spoke in parables, and the dangers of missing their intended meaning. Learn how these ingeniously simple tales can revolutionize your perspective on the gospel, salvation from sin, and life in the kingdom of God.
