Christ’s illustrations were taken from the things of daily life, and although they were simple, they had in them a wonderful depth of meaning. The birds of the air, the lilies of the field, the growing seed, the shepherd and the sheep—with these things Christ illustrated immortal truth; and ever afterward, when His hearers chanced to see these objects, they recalled His words. Thus the truth became a living reality; the scenes of nature and the daily affairs of life were ever repeating to them the Saviour’s teaching. {CT 261.1}

Kristi illustrationer blev taget fra dagliglivets ting, og selvom de var enkle, havde de en forunderlig dyb betydning. Luftens fugle, markens liljer, det voksende korn, hyrden og fårene -illustrerede Kristus med disse ting den evige sandhed; og hver gang Hans tilhørere ved lejlighed så disse ting igen, genkaldte de Hans ord. Derved blev sandheden en levende virkelighed; naturens scenerier og livets daglige anliggender blev altid Frelserens lære altid gentaget for dem.