Jesus often told stories from the life around Him, things He probably lived through Himself, or stories to which everyone could relate. He told these stories in order to bring home the reality of living the way He called people to live. He calls us today to continue to live this way and the stories remain touchable for us. We’ll explore Jesus’ teaching by reconsidering the stories He used to explain and demonstrate God’s love, a generous spirit, and the nature of God’s kingdom as it grows in our souls