Jesus told the people to gather around him. Then he spoke to them in riddles and said: How can Satan force himself out?
I have in mind a mystery that I will explain while playing my harp.
Then he taught them many things by using stories. He said: A farmer went out to scatter seed in a field.
Jesus used stories when he spoke to the people. In fact, he did not tell them anything without using stories.
Jesus answered, “Go away Satan! The Scriptures say: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve only him.’ ”
Jesus then told them this story: A farmer once planted a vineyard. He built a wall around it and dug a pit to crush the grapes in. He also built a lookout tower. Then he let his vineyard and left the country.
A nation whose people fight each other won't last very long.
He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.
He used stories to teach them many things, and this is part of what he taught: