Jesus used many similar stories and illustrations to teach the people as much as they could understand.
He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds.
but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.”
In fact, in his public ministry he never taught without using parables; but afterward, when he was alone with his disciples, he explained everything to them.
“There is so much more I want to tell you, but you can’t bear it now.