The Parables by Jesus

The Parables by Jesus
This article contains a free Bible Study resource for Jesus Bible Study on the subject of Parables by Jesus. The Parables by Jesus are detailed below together with references regarding where the stories of the Parables may be found in the Bible.    

Parables by Jesus - What is a Parable?
What is a Parable? Definition of a Parable: A parable is a short, succinct story that illustrates a moral or religious lesson. It is a type of analogy. The Parables by Jesus were used to convey his religious message.

Parables by Jesus
The Parables by Jesus are divided into three classes:

• Parables which relate to His Kingdom, its growth, characteristics and triumphs

• Parables which relate primarily to the lives of men, which were given in answer to inquiries

• Parables which are prophetic in character and find their fulfilment in the rejection of Israel and ultimately in the second coming of the Lord

Parables by Jesus relating to His Kingdom
The Parables told by Jesus in this category are detailed in the following list of Parables

• Parable of the Sower +++++(Matthew 13:1,2; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:1-18)

• Parable of the Wheat and the Tares +++++(Matthew 13:24-30)

• Parable of the Mustard Seed +++++(Matthew 13:31,32; Mark 4:31,32)

• Parable of the Seed Planted in the Ground +++++(Mark 4:26-29)

• Parable of the Leaven +++++(Matthew 13:33)

• Parable of the Concealed Treasure +++++(Matthew 13:44)

• Parable of the Pearl +++++(Matthew 13:47-50)

• Parable of the Casting of the Net into the Sea +++++(Matthew 13:47-50).

Parables by Jesus relating to the lives of men
The Parables told by Jesus in this category are detailed in the following list of Parables

• The Two Debtors +++++(Luke 7:40-43)

• The Unforgiving Servant +++++(Matthew 18:23-35)

• The Good Samaritan +++++(Luke 10:25-37)

• The Friend at Midnight +++++(Luke 11:5-13)

• The Rich Fool +++++(Luke 12:16-21)

• The Wedding Feast +++++(Luke 12:36-38)

• The Fig Tree +++++(Luke 13:6-9)

• The Lost Sheep +++++(Luke 15: 3-7)

• The Great Supper +++++(Luke 14:16-24)

• The Lost Coin +++++(Luke 15:8-10)

• The Prodigal Son +++++(Luke 15:11-32)

• The Unjust Steward +++++(Luke 16:1-12)

• The Rich Man and Lazarus +++++(Luke 16:19-31)

• The Unjust Judge +++++(Luke 18:1-17)

• The Pharisee and the Publican +++++(Luke 18:9-14)

• The Laborers in the Vineyard +++++(Matthew 20:1-16)

Prophetic Parables by Jesus
The Parables told by Jesus in this category are detailed in the following list of Parables

• Parable of the Pounds +++++(Luke 19:11-27)

• Parable of the Two Sons +++++(Matthew 21:28-32)

• Parable of the Tenants +++++(Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12 Luke 20:9-18)

• Parable of the Marriage Feast +++++(Matthew 22:1-13)

• Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins +++++(Matthew 25:1-13)

• Parable of the Talent +++++(Matthew 25:14-30)

• Parable of the Sheep and the Goats +++++(Matthew 25:31-46)

New Testament Bible Stories of the Parables by Jesus - Bible Study ideas
Combine elements of Bible study with learning about the Parables by Jesus. A helpful Bible Study Project on the Parables by Jesus would be to read the following New Testament Bible Stories of the Parables by Jesus.

Parables by Jesus
Some of the information on this page about the Parables by Jesus is taken from the classic reference book by Ashley S Johnson in the "Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia". Enjoy learning about the Parables by Jesus.

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Parables by Jesus