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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)

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