The Parables of Jesus

The parables of Jesus illustrate spiritual truths that are mysteriously hidden in our everyday surroundings. His parables are the most important collection of wisdom sayings ever created. Billions of people during the past two thousand years have read and been affected by the philosophical concepts that are encapsulated in His parables. The secrets hidden in His parables have led to the rise of hospital systems, changes in legal codes, and the distribution of food and clothing to those in need. Below is a list of his parables based on the book – “The Gospels in Perfect Harmony.” If you haven’t read them all, then you are missing out on a life changing experience.

The Growing Seed, Mark 4:26–29                 

The Two Debtors, Luke 7:41–43                    

The Lamp under a Bushel, Matthew 5:14–15, Mark 4:21–25, Luke 8:16–18

The Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25–37             

The Friend at Night, Luke 11:5–8                  

The Rich Fool, Luke 12:16–21            

The Wise and the Foolish Builders, Matthew 7:24–27, Luke 6:46–49

New Wine into Old Wineskins, Matthew 9:16–17, Mark 2:21–22, Luke 5:37–39

The Strong Man, Matthew 12:29–29, Mark 3:27–27, Luke 11:21–22

The Sower, Matthew 13:3–9, Mark 4:3–9, Luke 8:5–8

The Tares, Matthew 13:24–30            

The Barren Fig Tree, Luke 13:6–9                  

The Mustard Seed, Matthew 13:31–32, Mark 4:30–32, Luke 13:18–19

The Leaven, Matthew 13:33–33, Luke 13:20–21        

The Hidden Treasure, Matthew 13:44

The Pearl, Matthew 13:45–46             

Drawing in the Net, Matthew 13:47–50                     

Counting the Cost, Luke 14:28–33                 

The Lost Sheep, Matthew 18:10–14, Luke 15:4–6      

The Unforgiving Servant, Matthew 18:23–35            

The Lost Coin, Luke 15:8–9               

The Prodigal Son, Luke 15:11–32                  

The Unjust Steward, Luke 16:1–13                

The Rich man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19–31               

The Master and Servant, Luke 17:7–10                      

The Unjust Judge, Luke 18:1–8                      

The Pharisee and the Publican, Luke 18:9–14           

The Workers in the Vineyard, Matthew 20:1–16                   

The Two Sons, Matthew 21:28–32                 

The Wicked Husbandmen, Matthew 21:33–41, Mark 12:1–9, Luke 20:9–16

The Great Banquet, Matthew 22:1–14, Luke 14:15–24           

The Budding Fig Tree, Matthew 24:32–35, Mark 13:28–31, Luke 21:29–33

The Faithful Servant, Matthew 24:42–51, Mark 13:34–37, Luke 12:35–48

The Ten Virgins, Matthew 25:1–13                

The Talents or Minas, Matthew 25:14–30, Luke 19:12–27     

The Sheep and the Goats, Matthew 25:31–46            

The Wedding Feast, Luke 14:7–14