In the riveting conclusion of our close look at the life and ministry of Jesus through Matthew’s eyes, we will spend several weeks unpacking the parables of Jesus. Jesus often taught in parables – these obscure stories that used imagery people understood to teach a deeper truth about the principles and values of the Kingdom of God. Admittedly, half of the time, the people (including Jesus’ disciples) had no idea what He was talking about. And so as we read Jesus’ parables, we shouldn’t feel bad if we don’t understand them either. But if we can slow down and take the time to study what Jesus was teaching, our understanding of the Kingdom of God and how we can participate in it can grow!