# #070 Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables? - Jimmy Akin

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Podcast: [The Jimmy Akin Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jimmy-akin-podcast-7040607)
Published: 2026-02-09T16:16:16+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Jimmy Akin Podcast, Jimmy Akin explores why Jesus used parables in Mark 4 and how they reveal deeper truth while honoring human freedom.

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