Why did Jesus use parables?
oTo mystify opponents while enlightening followers
nParables of kingdom (Matt 13)
oTo teach truth vividly & memorably
nLost sheep, coin, son (Luke 15)
oTo sneak by defenses of audience to get them to make a true judgment
nNathanŐs ewe lamb parable (2 Sam 12)
nJesusŐ two-debtor parable (Luke 7)