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Told a story about a shepherd that had his sheep stolen so that Kingĭavid would recognize the truth of his own sin. Remember when God used the prophet Nathan to tell a story? He
Jesus and others in the Bible used storiesįrequently to impart truths that may have otherwise not been understood.įor instance, take Jesus' story about the "Good Samaritan." (Lukeġ0:25-37) He was able to help His listeners understand how to love God
When teaching Bible lessons, a story related to the topic is a
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