In this sermon series, we are going through the parables of Jesus.  Of all the words of Jesus that are recorded for us, 35% were spoken in parables.  One reason Jesus used stories to communicate is because He was a master at communicating.  He knew that we love stories.  He had the ability to draw people into a story, and then drive home the point.  As we look at the parables we will become better equipped for life in the Kingdom of God.