Jesus told stories and parables. He pulled spiritual truth from everyday life. Jesus told stories and chose symbols from the local culture, such as sheep, sowing, harvesting, and fishing, to convey his message. Jesus’ stories and the questions he asked revealed deep truths to his audience. Jesus often repeated important themes.The stories Jesus told and the life and actions of Jesus himself were told and retold.
Does a person need to be literate to be a mature follower of Jesus?
Jesus never seemed to expect his followers to become literate. He understood the Oral Culture in which he lived and gave us an example to follow. Jesus was a master storyteller!
Matthew 13:34 Jesus always used stories and illustrations like these when speaking to the crowds. In fact, he never spoke to them without using such parables.