{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fskycrest-community-church.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fparables-twl-s5e1-21825-RwXoYbIR","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Parables - TWL -  S5E1 2.18.25","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/419fcac3-b17d-4c49-92ef-06c18811ab6c/b1835e93-4239-4c8d-9b5f-34df72e07b51/twl-20podcast-20master-203000.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"<iframe src=\"https://player.simplecast.com/3b561ffd-19fd-4c61-837f-08b21c46abdb\" height=\"200\" width=\"100%\" title=\"Parables - TWL -  S5E1 2.18.25\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"></iframe>","height":200,"description":"What Are Parables? 🤔\n\nThe word parable comes from the Greek parabole, meaning “to place beside”—a story placed next to a spiritual truth.\n\n📖 Jesus used everyday situations—a farmer sowing seed, a lost son, a dishonest judge—to reveal deep truths about God’s Kingdom.\n\nAnd here’s the genius of it: the stories made people think.\n\nEven the disciples asked:\n“Why do you speak to the people in parables?” (Matthew 13:10)\n\nBecause Jesus didn’t force belief—He planted seeds. 🌱\nThe Power of a Story\n\nJesus’ parables weren’t meant to give quick answers. Instead, they were designed to:\n🔹 Spark curiosity\n🔹 Challenge assumptions\n🔹 Soften hearts\n🔹 Ignite faith\n\nThose who were open would receive and be transformed. Those who weren’t? They would simply hear a story.\n\nThat’s why we need ears to hear what the Spirit is saying!\n\nGod’s Kingdom comes one transformed heart at a time. ❤️\n\n🙏 Let’s pray for open hearts as we journey through the parables together.\n\nLike & share if you’re ready to dive into Jesus’ stories and discover the deeper truths He has for us! 📖✨\n\n#TruthWorthLiving #Parables #JesusStories #TheSower #FaithThatGrow"}