The Parables of Christ
"I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world." (Matthew 13:35, Psalms 78:2)
Matthew: 40 parables
Luke: 18 parables
Mark: 3 parables
John: 3 parables
Matthew: 40 parables:
- 8 Parables of the Kingdom: Matthew 13
The parable of the Sower and the seeds, the four sort of grounds, Mat.13:3-23, Mk.4:3-9, Lk.8:5-8 - Why in Parables?
The parable of the Weeds, the Tares, Matt.13:24-30 and explained in 36-43 - What is the Kingdom? The Weeds in the
Kingdom
The Mustard Seed: Matt.13:31-32, Mk..4:30-32; Lk.13:18-19 - The 3 Stages of the Kingdom,
The Yeast, the Leaven: Matt.13:33, Luke 13:20-21.
The Treasure Hid in the Field: Matt.13:44
The Pearl of Great Price: Matt.13:45-46
The Fishing Net into the See: Matt.13:47-50
The Householder: Matt.13:51-52
- 7 Parables of the Reprobation of Israel... and of the bad members of His Kingdom... You and I?, Matthew 20 to 23
The parable of the workers in the vineyard, Matt.20:1-16
The barren fig-tree, Matt.21:17-22 the power of prayer
The parable of the two sons, Matt.21:29-32 worse than the prostitutes
Parable of the Tenants, the wicked wine-dresses, Matt.21:33-46, the bad Jews and Christians kill even the Son, Jesus.
The parable of the wedding feast, Matt.22:1-14. Your life on earth is a Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Garment, Matthew 22:11-14
The 7 woes against the scribes and Pharisees, to cup the parables of reprobation, Matt.23
- 8 Parables of the end of times, Matthew 24-25
The Budding Fig Tree (Matt.24:32), Interpreting the Weather Signs
The Times of Noah, Matt.24:37-39.
The Rapture, Matt.24:40-42.
Coming like a Thief at Night, (Matt.24:42-44)
The faithful and wicked servant, (Matt.24:45-51), the Second Coming will be "soon"
The "Ten Virgins", or the "Ten Bridesmaids", (Matt.25:1-13):
The Parable of the Talents, (Matt.25:14-30): The Parable of the Ten Minas (Lk.19)
Sheep and goats, Matt.25:31-46, the Last Judgment
- 9 Parables of the Sermon of the Mountain:
Salt of the earth and light of the world - The Discarded Salt (Matt 5:13; Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34)
Lamp under a bowl, Mat.5:14-15 the Lamp (Matt 5:14-16; Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16, 11:31) and The City Set on a Hill (Matt.
5:14b)
The Body's Lamp (Matthew 6:22 f.; Luke 11:34-36)
The Birds of Heaven , Matthew 6:26; Luke 12:24
The Flowers of the Field (Matt 6:28-30; Luke 12:27f.)
The Son's Request (Matthew 7:9-11; Luke 11:11-13)
The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matt.7:13-14
The Tree and its Fruits (Matthew 7:16; Luke 6:43-49)
Wise and foolish builders, 7:21-27 the Two Builders (Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49)
- Other 8 Parables in Matthew:
The Doctor and the Sick (Matthew 9:12; Mark 2:17; Luke 5: 31)
The Bridegroom's Attendants (Matt.9:15a; Mark 2:18 f.; Luke 5:34)
New cloth on an old coat, 9:16 The Patch and the Wineskins (Matt. 9:16 f.; Mark 2:21 f.; Luke 5:36-39)
New wine in Old Wineskins, 9:17
The Sulking Children or the Children in the Marketplace (Matthew 11:16-19; Luke 7:31-35)
The Strong Man Bound (Matt.12:29; Mark 3:27; Luke 11:21 f.)
The Unoccupied House or the Demon's Invasion (Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 11:24-26)
Unmerciful Servant or the Unforgiving Official Matt.18:23-35
Luke: 18 parables:
- The 3 Parables of the Mercy of God, in Luke 15
The good shepherd
The lost coin
The prodigal son
- Other 15 Parables in Luke
Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37, love to my neighbor and to God
Rich man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31, heaven and hell, suffering My Experience: Suffering and Happiness
Friend in need, the Importunate Neighbor, Luke 11:5-8, Prayer
Moneylender, the Two Debtors, Luke 7:41-43, Eucharist
Rich fool, Luke 12:16-21, riches, on Earth and in Heaven!
Unfruitful fig tree, Luke 13:6-9
The Closed Door (Luke 13:24-30)
Arrogant guest, lowest seat at the feast, Luke 14:7-14
The Tower Builder and the Warring King (Luke 14:28-32)
Great banquet, Luke 14:16-24
Cost of discipleship, Luke 14:28-33
Shrewd Manager, the Dishonest Steward, Luke 16:1-12
Master and his servant, Luke 17:7-10
Unjust Judge or The Importunate Widow, Luke 18:1-8
Pharisee and tax collector, Luke 18:10-14
Mark: 3 parables:
The Divided Realm (Mark 3:24-26; Luke 11:17-20)
Growing seeds secretly, Mark 4:26-29 The Seed Growing Secretly (Spontaneously) or The Patient Husbandman (Mark
4:26-29)
The Doorkeeper (Mark 13:33-37; cf. Matt 24:42)
John: 3 parables:
The Bridegroom's Friend (John 3:28)
The Grain of Wheat, John 12:24
The Shepherd, the Thief, and the Doorkeeper (John 10:1-18)
Matthew: 40 parables
Luke: 18 parables
Mark: 3 parables
John: 3 parables
Matthew: 40 parables:
- 8 Parables of the Kingdom: Matthew 13
The parable of the Sower and the seeds, the four sort of grounds, Mat.13:3-23, Mk.4:3-9, Lk.8:5-8 - Why in Parables?
The parable of the Weeds, the Tares, Matt.13:24-30 and explained in 36-43 - What is the Kingdom? The Weeds in the
Kingdom
The Mustard Seed: Matt.13:31-32, Mk..4:30-32; Lk.13:18-19 - The 3 Stages of the Kingdom,
The Yeast, the Leaven: Matt.13:33, Luke 13:20-21.
The Treasure Hid in the Field: Matt.13:44
The Pearl of Great Price: Matt.13:45-46
The Fishing Net into the See: Matt.13:47-50
The Householder: Matt.13:51-52
- 7 Parables of the Reprobation of Israel... and of the bad members of His Kingdom... You and I?, Matthew 20 to 23
The parable of the workers in the vineyard, Matt.20:1-16
The barren fig-tree, Matt.21:17-22 the power of prayer
The parable of the two sons, Matt.21:29-32 worse than the prostitutes
Parable of the Tenants, the wicked wine-dresses, Matt.21:33-46, the bad Jews and Christians kill even the Son, Jesus.
The parable of the wedding feast, Matt.22:1-14. Your life on earth is a Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Garment, Matthew 22:11-14
The 7 woes against the scribes and Pharisees, to cup the parables of reprobation, Matt.23
- 8 Parables of the end of times, Matthew 24-25
The Budding Fig Tree (Matt.24:32), Interpreting the Weather Signs
The Times of Noah, Matt.24:37-39.
The Rapture, Matt.24:40-42.
Coming like a Thief at Night, (Matt.24:42-44)
The faithful and wicked servant, (Matt.24:45-51), the Second Coming will be "soon"
The "Ten Virgins", or the "Ten Bridesmaids", (Matt.25:1-13):
The Parable of the Talents, (Matt.25:14-30): The Parable of the Ten Minas (Lk.19)
Sheep and goats, Matt.25:31-46, the Last Judgment
- 9 Parables of the Sermon of the Mountain:
Salt of the earth and light of the world - The Discarded Salt (Matt 5:13; Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34)
Lamp under a bowl, Mat.5:14-15 the Lamp (Matt 5:14-16; Mark 4:21; Luke 8:16, 11:31) and The City Set on a Hill (Matt.
5:14b)
The Body's Lamp (Matthew 6:22 f.; Luke 11:34-36)
The Birds of Heaven , Matthew 6:26; Luke 12:24
The Flowers of the Field (Matt 6:28-30; Luke 12:27f.)
The Son's Request (Matthew 7:9-11; Luke 11:11-13)
The Narrow and Wide Gates (Matt.7:13-14
The Tree and its Fruits (Matthew 7:16; Luke 6:43-49)
Wise and foolish builders, 7:21-27 the Two Builders (Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49)
- Other 8 Parables in Matthew:
The Doctor and the Sick (Matthew 9:12; Mark 2:17; Luke 5: 31)
The Bridegroom's Attendants (Matt.9:15a; Mark 2:18 f.; Luke 5:34)
New cloth on an old coat, 9:16 The Patch and the Wineskins (Matt. 9:16 f.; Mark 2:21 f.; Luke 5:36-39)
New wine in Old Wineskins, 9:17
The Sulking Children or the Children in the Marketplace (Matthew 11:16-19; Luke 7:31-35)
The Strong Man Bound (Matt.12:29; Mark 3:27; Luke 11:21 f.)
The Unoccupied House or the Demon's Invasion (Matthew 12:43-45; Luke 11:24-26)
Unmerciful Servant or the Unforgiving Official Matt.18:23-35
Luke: 18 parables:
- The 3 Parables of the Mercy of God, in Luke 15
The good shepherd
The lost coin
The prodigal son
- Other 15 Parables in Luke
Good Samaritan, Luke 10:25-37, love to my neighbor and to God
Rich man and Lazarus, Luke 16:19-31, heaven and hell, suffering My Experience: Suffering and Happiness
Friend in need, the Importunate Neighbor, Luke 11:5-8, Prayer
Moneylender, the Two Debtors, Luke 7:41-43, Eucharist
Rich fool, Luke 12:16-21, riches, on Earth and in Heaven!
Unfruitful fig tree, Luke 13:6-9
The Closed Door (Luke 13:24-30)
Arrogant guest, lowest seat at the feast, Luke 14:7-14
The Tower Builder and the Warring King (Luke 14:28-32)
Great banquet, Luke 14:16-24
Cost of discipleship, Luke 14:28-33
Shrewd Manager, the Dishonest Steward, Luke 16:1-12
Master and his servant, Luke 17:7-10
Unjust Judge or The Importunate Widow, Luke 18:1-8
Pharisee and tax collector, Luke 18:10-14
Mark: 3 parables:
The Divided Realm (Mark 3:24-26; Luke 11:17-20)
Growing seeds secretly, Mark 4:26-29 The Seed Growing Secretly (Spontaneously) or The Patient Husbandman (Mark
4:26-29)
The Doorkeeper (Mark 13:33-37; cf. Matt 24:42)
John: 3 parables:
The Bridegroom's Friend (John 3:28)
The Grain of Wheat, John 12:24
The Shepherd, the Thief, and the Doorkeeper (John 10:1-18)