The Great Storyteller

Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them. - Matthew 13:34


In his book Teacher Man, Pulitzer Prize-winner Frank McCourt reflects on his 30 years as a teacher in New York City high schools. He used a variety of techniques in his English and creative writing classes, but one that seemed to surface again and agian was the power of a compelling story to capture attention and encourage learning.

This method of instruction was used by the greatest Teacher of all - the Lord Jesus Christ. The scholarly religious leader Nicodemus said to Jesus, "We know that You are a teacher come from God" (John 3:2). Yet when Jesus addressed the crowds that followed Him, He didn't recite great truths of the Talmud Rather, He spoke with the hompespun style of a storyteller.

The parables of Jesus endure because they showcase matters of the heart. Through the story of the Pharisee and tax collector (Luke 18), we learn about God's grace and forgiveness. And the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15) showcase God's love for repentant sinners.

The inspired parables of Jesus teach us about Him and the life He wants us to lead. We too can use our faith-stories to point others to the ultimate Storyteller and Teacher whose own life is the greatest story ever told. - Dennis Fisher


Take control of my words today,
May they tell of Your great love;
And may the story of Your grace
Turn some heart to You above. - Sees

A good way to learn God's truth is to teach it to others.

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