# Why did Jesus intentionally confuse people?

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Podcast: [Curiously Kaitlyn](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curiously-kaitlyn-6868939)
Published: 2026-03-31T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever read something Jesus said and thought… wait, was that supposed to make sense? One young listener asks why Jesus seemed to intentionally confuse people in Mark 4, and it turns out she's stumbled onto one of the hardest passages in the Gospels. Kaitlyn and Mike dig into the parable of the sower, Jesus' surprising quote from Isaiah, and whether God actually wants some people not to understand. They also wrestle with a tension many of us feel: why doesn't God just make everything clearer? The answer has less to do with intelligence and more to do with relationship, trust, and timing. 0:00 - Theme Song 1:15 - Why Does Jesus Confuse People? 2:45 - Mark 4 10:19 - Old Testament God 18:44 - Sponsor - Blueland - For 15% off first order of Blueland cleaning products, go to this link: https://www.blueland.com/CURIOUSLY 20:00 - Sponsor - Blissy - Pure mulberry silk pillow cases—hypoallergenic, naturally cooling, and recommended by dermatologists! Go to https://www.blissy.com/KAITLYN and use code KAITLYN to get 30% off! 21:22 - Truth Must Be Revealed 28:55 - Truth is Deep 34:54 - End Credits

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