Which Character in Jesus's Parables Are You?

Which Character in Jesus's Parables Are You?

October 9, 2026 · 31 min

Every time we hear one of Jesus's stories, we're supposed to look inward and ask which character we are. Make no mistake, we're in that story somewhere.Let's look at why Jesus told parables, what most of us miss in the prodigal son, and who the Pharisees, scribes, and Sadducees really were. Then we ask which of their hearts looks most like ours.0:00 – Why Jesus Told Parables: Revealing and Concealing the Kingdom4:49 – What the Prodigal Son Is Really About9:26 – Seeing Yourself in the Story: The Mirror and the Holy Spirit14:54 – Who the Pharisees Really Were20:55 – Scribes, Sadducees, and Jesus's Own Family24:53 – Four Hearts to Avoid, and the Open Heart 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.