This is the fifth in a series of articles that explain the meaning of Jesus’ parables in terms of the parabolic imagery and Hebrew idioms the Prophets used. The first four articles appeared in the April 1998, October 1998, October 2003, and October 2004 issues. This article explains what Jesus was talking about when he used the parabolic image of “blindness.”
The purpose of this column is to explain various weather-related parabolic images that relate to the Last Days and the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. This edition “forecasts” that rampant lawlessness will increase as radical world leaders seek to impose their will on others.
The answer to the first question contains a fairly detailed explanation of the Parable of the Unrighteous Steward. The second responds to a subscriber who has read a bit too much into the term once in Hebrews 9:27. The final answer explains some of the parabolic imagery related to Christ’s Ascension.