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Sandi Lee
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Yes, the word allegory would be a fitting word in the present vernacular to describe the natural events I write about that show forth spiritual truth. However, the word Parable is employed in Scriptures in a broader sense than you have defined it. Bible parables are often related to natural events. Following are a couple of examples.

Matthew 24:32-33
"Now learn the parable from the fig tree: when its branch has already become tender, and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near; even so you too, when you see all these things, recognize that He is near, right at the door."

Christ was describing not a fictional story, but a natural event that was observable. He then declared that this natural event served as a parable of spiritual truth. Following is another example.

Matthew 13:35
"I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world."

In the presentation titled "Parables" I have shared how these words quoted by Christ from Psalm 78:2 are a veiled reference to spiritual truths that Yahweh hid in the creation from the very beginning. The six days of creation are themselves a deep spiritual parable, for everything God does is by design to show forth spiritual truths of His kingdom.

When I use the word parable, I do not use it in the more strict sense that some apply to it today. I employ it in the wider Biblical sense of something hidden that will be unveiled to those who have eyes to see and ears to hear. Whether the truth is hidden in a fictional story, the design of creation, or an occurrence in the creation, in this wider sense it is a parable.

May you be blessed with peace and understanding in these days.

I believe it would be more accurate to call your teachings "allegories" instead of "parables". Allegory is defined as a symbolic representation where concrete things are assigned metaphorical or figurative meanings.

On the other hand, a parable is a short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle. It does not employ symbolism to the extent of allegory, but focuses on the principle being taught using a realistic, but fictious story.