Jesus said some puzzling things. For instance, I have always found what he said to the disciples when they asked him about why he spoke in parables confusing (Matthew 13:10).
His answer was: “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For to the one who has, more will be given, and he will have an abundance, but from the one who has not, even what he has will be taken away. This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. (Matthew 13:11-13 ESV)
It confuses me because, people typically say that Jesus taught using examples that people identify with to help them understand his message.
Yet, Jesus’ response when his disciples asked him why he spoke in parables was so that the people, ‘seeing don’t see, hearing don’t hear, and do not understand.’ (v.13)
We often expect to have theological depth communicated in a slogan printed on t-shirts and key-rings. For some, our preferred teaching occurs in a twelve step program, with a book and supporting DVD.
But, God is not proven by rational argument and meaning isn’t obtained by science. The truth that changes peoples’ lives is given by revelation.
God gives to those he chooses, “to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven.” (v.11)
That’s the revelation which, like it did for the disciples, makes us come to Jesus, and as we establish a relationship with him, moves us to ask him what he meant.
Godward Thoughts 
God always does it better than we can ever imagine.
By: Amos on October 15, 2009
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