Category Archives: Parables

The Parable of the Sheep and Goats is part of the Olivet Discourse. It is found in Matthew 25:31-46. A parable is a short, simple story of comparison. Jesus used parables to teach… Read more »

WHAT IS A TALENT? ∗The talent as a unit of value is mentioned in the New Testament in Jesus’ parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30). ∗This parable is the origin… Read more »

“WHO IS MY NEIGHBOUR?” ∗ One of the most influential stories told by Jesus Christ is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. ∗ The lawyer among the crowd had asked, “Master,… Read more »

THE PARABLE OF THE PERSISTENT WIDOW AND THE JUDGE (Luke 18 : 1 – 8) THE POWER OF THE HUMANS The seat of power changes anyone who sits upon its… Read more »

THE FIG TREE TELLING IT’S EXPERIENCE Jesus saw the shoots of me….. He realised that the summer was at door. I had the privilege of Jesus comparing me to the… Read more »

The Parable of Great Feast Luke 14: 15-24  FOR THE BANQUET….. The leaders of Israel are invited for a banquet well in advance. The recipients have responded that they would… Read more »

The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12: 13-21) Linked ∗ A man asked Jesus to advise him in dividing their family inheritance. ∗ In those days the right of the… Read more »

THE PARABLE OF TEN GIRLS   (Matthew 25: 1-13) Linked * Virgin is a young woman or maiden. They are similar to today’s bridesmaids. * Of the ten maidens five… Read more »

The Wicked Tenants in the Vineyard (Matthew 21: 33-45; Mark 12: 1-12; Luke 20 : 9-19) SYMBOLISM * Vineyard is a common symbol for the Jewish nation in scripture. *… Read more »

The Faithful or the Unfaithful Servant Luke 12: 41-48; Matthew 24: 45-51 Jesus speaks about the second coming. ∗ We are the servants of God. ∗ Are we ready to receive… Read more »