How to Read Parables
New Testament | Matthew 13 Are parables just biblical fairytales used to teach a lesson? Why did Jesus speak in parables instead of speaking directly? How can you better understand parables? What is the purpose of them? In today's episode, Jensen talks through some of the parables in Matthew 13 and explains how to read them.
Are parables just biblical fairytales used to teach a lesson? Why did Jesus speak in parables instead of speaking directly? How can you better understand parables? What is the purpose of them? In today's episode, Jensen talks through some of the parables in Matthew 13 and explains how to read them.
Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now.
Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New...
Read MoreAre parables just biblical fairytales used to teach a lesson? Why did Jesus speak in parables instead of speaking directly? How can you better understand parables? What is the purpose of them? In today's episode, Jensen talks through some of the parables in Matthew 13 and explains how to read them.
Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now.
Join the TMBT community in reading the entire New Testament in 2023. Get your FREE reading plan here.
Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it with others, so others can find it too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you!
To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter@TenMinuteBibleTalks.
Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here.
Passages: Matthew 13

This Episode's Host
Jensen Holt McNair
Jensen is a co-host of the Ten Minute Bible Talks podcast. Some assume her baby Jude is named after the Beatles' song, but really she loves those general epistles.
Read MoreJensen is a co-host of the Ten Minute Bible Talks podcast. Some assume her baby Jude is named after the Beatles' song, but really she loves those general epistles.
Recent Episodes
Subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter
Add a little more Bible to your life with this weekly newsletter. Each week, you'll get to take a deeper dive into some aspect of the Bible passages discussed on Ten Minute Bible Talks, the devotional podcast. Explore the Bible, find spiritual encouragement, and learn how to develop a deeper connection with God.