Why Did Jesus Hid the Truth in Stories?

Why Did Jesus Hid the Truth in Stories?

October 8, 2026 · 31 min

Why did Jesus tell stories that some people were never meant to understand? The answer runs through one word in the Bible: mystery.Let's trace "mystery" from the parables in Matthew 13 back to the word raz in Daniel 2, and walk through Nebuchadnezzar's dream of the statue and the stone cut without hands. Then we ask what God's covert operation means for how we live.0:00 – Wired for Story2:45 – Why Jesus Spoke in Parables (Matthew 13)6:30 – What "Mystery" Really Means (and Doesn't)9:45 – Raz: God's Secret Plan, and Nebuchadnezzar's Dream15:19 – The Statue, the Stone, and the Kingdoms of the World18:48 – God's Covert Operation, and Why You Have Nothing to Fear24:36 – Why Knowing the Mystery Isn't Enough Support the showDr. Shah writes a personal letter every week — reflections on Scripture, faith, and living it out with clarity and purpose. GET THE LETTER If you enjoyed the show, please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages, and also subscribe to our YouTube channel. This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don't miss a thing.PRE-ORDER BYZANTINE TEXTFORM: https://subsplash.com/u/-MPJ586/forms/d/1090d08a-49c0-498a-ad97-5c0fd575fa9eSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS:MIGHTY MUSCADINE SUPPLEMENTSLEBLEU ULTRA-PURE WATERKEEP YOUR KIDS PROTECTED ONLINE--->> DR SHAH'S BOOKS>> SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE>> CHECK OUT ALL OUR SHOWS

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Dr. Abidan Shah is a New Testament text critic, author, professor, and pastor of Clearview Church in North Carolina. His desire is to make biblical scholarship accessible and applicable to all people.