parables of jesus

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    The Parable of The Wheat and the Weeds

    The Parable of The Wheat and the Weeds Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 He set another parable before them, saying, "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field, but while people slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel also among the wheat, and went away. But when the blade...
  2. Lamp On A Stand

    Lamp On A Stand

    Parables of Jesus Lamp On A Stand Parable Of The Lamp On A Stand A parable concerning how truth and light must shine and be free of evil and darkness: Mark 4:21-22 Luke 8:16 Luke 11:33 Light Under a Basket Mark 4:21-25 King James Version 21 And he said unto them, Is a candle brought to...
  3. The Two Sons

    The Two Sons

    Parables of Jesus The Two Sons The Parable Of The Two Sons A parable that illustrates sinners who first reject the truth and then repent and do the will of God versus the hypocrites who say yes to God and do not: Matthew 21:28-32 The Parable Of The Two Sons Matthew 21:28-32 King James...
  4. Workers In The Vineyard

    Workers In The Vineyard

    Parables of Jesus Workers In The Vineyard The Parable Of The Vineyard Workers A parable that illustrates the need for humility before God and of being content with rewards to come: Matthew 20:1-16 The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16 King James Version 1 For the...
  5. The Rich Man And Lazarus

    The Rich Man And Lazarus

    Parables of Jesus The Rich Man And Lazarus The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus A story warning us to prepare for the afterlife as it will determine how we spend eternity: Luke 16:19-31 The Parable Of The Rich Man And Lazarus Luke 16:19-31 King James Version 19 There was a certain...
  6. The Unjust Steward

    The Unjust Steward

    Parables of Jesus The Unjust Steward The Dishonest Manager A parable that illustrates to be right with God takes more than being wise and being blameless: Luke 16:1-8 The Parable Of The Unjust Steward Luke 16:1-8 King James Version 1 And he said also unto his disciples, There was a...
  7. Lost Coin

    Lost Coin

    Parables of Jesus The Lost Coin The Parable Of The Lost Drachma A parable illustrating the joy of God in a lost sinner repenting and being found in God: Luke 15:8-10 The Lost Coin Luke 15:8-10 King James Version 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth...
  8. Lost Sheep

    Lost Sheep

    Parables of Jesus The Lost Sheep The Parable Of The Lost Sheep The lost sheep in the parable is the lost sinner who has not yet repented. Or it might even be one who had been born again and then deliberately turned his back on the LORD. Luke 15:4-7 The Lost Sheep Luke 15:1-7 King James...
  9. Cost Of Discipleship

    Cost Of Discipleship

    Parables Of Jesus Cost Of Discipleship The Cost Of Following Jesus A parable that illustrates that we must understand the cost of discipleship and the impossibility of being saved unless we forsake all: Luke 14:25-35 Luke 14:25-35 King James Version The Cost Of Being A Disciple 25 And...
  10. Invitation To A Great Banquet

    Invitation To A Great Banquet

    Parables Of Jesus Invitation To A Great Banquet The Parable Of The Large Banquet A parable that illustrates that God will reject those who do not appreciate Him and He will seek those that appreciate Him: Luke 14:16-24 Luke 14:16-24 King James Version The Great Banquet 15 And when one...
  11. Lowest Seat At The Feast

    Lowest Seat At The Feast

    Parables Of Jesus Lowest Seat At The Feast Avoiding Pride At All Costs A parable concerning being humble, selfless, and giving with no thought of return in kind with avoiding pride at all costs: Luke 14:7-14 Luke 14:7-14 Teachings On Humility 7 And he put forth a parable to those which...
  12. Unmerciful Servant

    Unmerciful Servant

    Parables Of Jesus Unmerciful Servant The Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant A parable teaching us to forgive others as God is ready to forgive us. Matthew 18:23-34 Matthew 18:23-34 Unmerciful Servant 23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take...
  13. Friend In Need

    Friend In Need

    Parables of Jesus Friend In Need The Parable Of The Friend In Need A parable showing the parallel of boldly asking a friend for something and being bold in bringing our prayers before God Luke 11:5-8 Luke 11:5-8 King James Version The Parable Of The Friend In Need 5 And he said unto...
  14. The Master And His Servant

    The Master And His Servant

    Parables Of Jesus The Master And His Servant The Power Of Faith A parable that provides a parallel between our relationship with God and servant’s relationship with his master. Luke 17:7-10 Luke 17:7-10 The Master And His Servant 7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding...
  15. Yeast

    Yeast

    Parables of Jesus Yeast The Leaven A parable describing the kingdom of heaven as having small beginning and becoming the greatest, a refuge to many : Matthew 13:33 The Parable Of The Leaven Matthew 13:33 King James Version 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is...
  16. Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed

    Parables of Jesus Mustard Seed Parable Of The Mustard Seed A parable describing the kingdom of heaven as having small beginning and becoming the greatest, a refuge to many: Matthew 13:31-32 Mark 4:30-32 Luke 13:18-19 The Parable Of The Mustard Seed Matthew 13:31-32 King James Version 31...
  17. Growing Seed

    Growing Seed

    Parables Of Jesus Growing Seed Parable Of The Seed A parable that describes how we may not know how the word of God grows in a man’s heart, but be certain the harvest and judgment will come: Mark 4:26-29 Mark 4:26-29 King James Version 26 And he said, So is the kingdom of God, as if a...
  18. Wheat And Tares

    Wheat And Tares

    Parables Of Jesus Wheat And Tares Tares Among Wheat A parable about end-time judgment of the good and evil: Matthew 13:24-30 Matthew 13:24-30 King James Version 24 Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his...
  19. Owner Of A House

    Owner Of A House

    Parables of Jesus Owner Of A House Things New And Old A parable about the kingdom of heaven consisting of both new and old truths from God Matthew 13:52 Treasures New And Old: Our Place Is At Christ's Feet 52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the...
  20. Fishing Net

    Fishing Net

    Parables of Jesus Fishing Net The Dragnet A parable about end-time judgment of the good and evil Matthew 13:47 Matthew 13:47-52 King James Version The Parable Of The Net 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: 48 Which...