According to Jesus , why does He speak in parables? To avoid teaching directly. To confuse His disciples. To hide the truth from everyone. To fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah. In the explanation of the Parable of the Sower, what do the seeds sown on rocky ground represent? Those who hear the word and produce a great harvest. Those who are choked by the cares of the world and wealth. Those who hear the word but do not understand it. Those who hear the word and fall away during trouble or persecution. What is the Kingdom of Heaven compared to in the Parable of the Mustarc Seed? A pearl of great value. A treasure hidden in a field. A farmer sowing seeds in a field. A tree that grows large enough for birds to nest in its branches.

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According to Jesus , why does He speak in parables? To avoid teaching directly. To confuse His disciples. To hide the truth from everyone. To fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah. In the explanation of the Parable of the Sower, what do the seeds sown on rocky ground represent? Those who hear the word and produce a great harvest. Those who are choked by the cares of the world and wealth. Those who hear the word but do not understand it. Those who hear the word and fall away during trouble or persecution. What is the Kingdom of Heaven compared to in the Parable of the Mustarc Seed? A pearl of great value. A treasure hidden in a field. A farmer sowing seeds in a field. A tree that grows large enough for birds to nest in its branches.

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ccording to Jesus, the reason He speaks in parables is **to fulfill the prophecy of Isaiah**. While parables might seem to obscure the truth for some, Jesus explains in Matthew 13:10-17 that this fulfillment of prophecy is related to the hardening of some hearts. He uses parables so that those who truly seek understanding will find it, while those who are indifferent will remain unmoved. He doesn't intend to confuse, but rather to reveal truth to those who are receptive.In the explanation of the Parable of the Sower, the seeds sown on rocky ground represent **those who hear the word and fall away during trouble or persecution**. The rocky ground doesn't allow for deep roots, so when trials come, these individuals quickly abandon their faith.In the Parable of the Mustard Seed, the Kingdom of Heaven is compared to **a tree that grows large enough for birds to nest in its branches**. This illustrates the small beginnings of the Kingdom but its eventual expansive growth and influence.

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