Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35 - Why Parables?

Mike Smith explains how, depending upon the state of our hearts, the parables can hide the knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven or they can unlock those secrets to reveal the treasures within.

An episode of the St John's Hartford podcast, hosted by Mike Smith, titled "Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35 - Why Parables?" was published on June 8, 2025 and runs 33 minutes.

June 8, 2025 ·33m · St John's Hartford

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Matthew 13:10-17 - Mike Smith explains how, depending upon the state of our hearts, the parables can hide the knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven or they can unlock those secrets to reveal the treasures within.

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Mike Smith explains how, depending upon the state of our hearts, the parables can hide the knowledge of the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven or they can unlock those secrets to reveal the treasures within.

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