Jesus spoke in, and acted out, parables he was a walking parable. Parables, though rare in scripture, comprised a huge proportion of Jesus teaching. He intended them to have life-changing implications even determining by them those who were alive to his message. Thought that parables were stories for kids? Think again - Jesus parables can change your life!

Terry Johnson is the senior minister of the Independent Presbyterian Church in Savannah, Georgia, which he has served since 1987.