c. In Simply Jesus, Wright explains the reasoning behind Jesus using parables as a method to paint a divine picture of what was happening right now; What life would look like with God as king through storytelling to reveal the character and redeeming qualities of God. The beauty and vision of His kingdom could be demonstrated through the telling of the parables and would also let people know that the kingdom is here. His teaching suggested that the time to repent and rejoice is not a future event, but happening in the here and now. His parables provided a way for people to understand that the laws of Moses were not enough, that God needed them to renew and transform their minds. I personally believe that Jesus spoke in parables to additionally
