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But why did Jesus use parables?


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... Religious Studies Coursework Parables about the Kingdom of God "The Kingdom of God is like a light bulb in the room. The light is in the darkness. Even though you don't see it when it is switched off doesn't mean it is not there. It only takes one man to switch it on, but it brings light to the whole room and those in it." "The Kingdom of God is like when you are taking a bus to Brighton. It doesn't matter from when or where you take it, or which seat you sit on. What matters is that it arrives at the right destination. It is the destination that counts." If Jesus were alive today he would tell a story like the ones above because a parable is a simple story about everyday life with a religious meaning. But why did Jesus use parables? Jesus was living 2000 years ago in

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