Not Just Another Story

From songs and novels to movies and TV, there is something unique about the power of stories and their ability to resonate with our hearts in compelling and moving ways. In the gospels, we see many accounts of Jesus telling parables and re-imagining stories to teach, equip and win the hearts of his hearers. And yet, Jesus wasn’t a mere teacher or storyteller, but one who communicated, and is himself, the power of God for salvation. Let’s examine what makes the stories of Jesus so unique, powerful and life giving to us today.