Jesus spoke ⌞God’s⌟ word to them using many illustrations like these. In this way people could understand what he taught.
Then he used stories as illustrations to tell them many things. He said, “Listen! A farmer went to plant seed.
However, when planted, it comes up and becomes taller than all the garden plants. It grows such large branches that birds can nest in its shade.”
He did not speak to them without using an illustration. But when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.
“I have a lot more to tell you, but that would be too much for you now.