Is it possible that after all this time we are just now beginning to realize that the Gospel that we have been preaching is different from what Jesus preached?  Jesus preached deep, profound, and hidden mysteries of the Kingdom of God - things that could not be heard and understood by human intellect. He spoke in parables that seemed to some to be only simple stories; but when spiritual ears were opened, understanding became clear.  He made it clear that some were given an ear to hear the mysteries and others were not.  He wanted people to understand that it takes the Holy Spirit working in their lives to unlock the mysteries of the Kingdom.