PARABLES

Jesus’ Parables in the New Testament

Jesus spoke in parables,
Stories with a hidden meaning,
Teaching lessons to his disciples,
And the crowds that were listening.

He talked about a sower,
Scattering seeds upon the ground,
Some fell on rocky soil,
Others on thorns were found.

He told of a prodigal son,
Who squandered all he had,
But was welcomed back with open arms,
By his father who was glad.

He spoke of a good Samaritan,
Who helped a stranger in need,
Ignoring differences in religion and race,
He showed kindness indeed.

He shared a story of a rich man,
Who ignored a poor beggar's plight,
In the afterlife, their roles were reversed,
The beggar was now in a place of light.

Jesus' parables still resonate,
With people of every age,
They challenge us to love and serve,
And to live lives that are truly good.

So let us listen to his words,
And learn from what he taught,
For in his parables, we find wisdom,
And the love that he has brought.

 11. New Cloth on an Old Coat (Matthew 9:16; Mark 2:21; Luke 5:36)

2. New Wine in Old Wineskins (Mark 9:17; Mark 2:22; Luke 5:37–38)

3. The Lamp on a Stand (Matthew 5:14–15; Mark 4:21–22; Luke 8:16, 11:33)

4. The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24–27; Luke 6:47–49)

5. The Moneylender forgiving unequal debts (Luke 7:41–43)

6. The Rich Fool Building His Bigger Barns (Luke 12:16–21)

7. The Servants Must Remain Watchful (Mark 13:35–37; Luke 12:35–40)

8. The Wise and Foolish Servants (Matthew 24:45–51; Luke 12:42–48)

9. The Unfruitful Fig Tree (Luke 13:6–9)

10. The Parable of the Soils (Matthew 13:3–23; Mark 4:1–20; Luke 8:4–15)

11. The Weeds Among Good Plants (Matthew 13:24–43)

12. The Growing Seed (Mark 4:26–29)

13. The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32; Mark 4:30–32; Luke 13:18–19)

14. Yeast (Matthew 13:31–32)

15. Hidden Treasure (13:44)

16. Valuable Pearl (13:45–46)

17. Fishing Net (Matthew 13:47–50)

18. Owner of a House (Matthew 13:52)

19. Lost Sheep (Matthew 18:12–14)

20. The Master and His Servant (Luke 17:7–10)

21. The Unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:23–34)

22. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30–37)

23. Friend in Need (Luke 11:5–8)

24. Lowest Seat at the Feast (Luke 14:7–14)

25. Invitation to a Great Banquet (Luke 14:16–24)

26.The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:28–33)

27. Lost Sheep (Luke 15:4–7)

28. Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10)

29. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)

30. The Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1–8)

31.The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19–31)

32. The Early and Late Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16)

33. The Persistent Widow and Crooked Judge (Matthew 18:1–8)

34. The Pharisee and Tax Collector (Luke 18:10–14)

35. The King’s Ten Servants Given Minas (Luke 19:12–27)

36. Two Sons (one obeys, one disobeys) (Matthew 21:28–32)

37. Wicked Tenants (Matthew 21:33–44; Mark 12:1–11; Luke 20:9–18)

38. Invitation to a Wedding Banquet (Matthew 22:2–14)

39. The Fig Tree and Signs of the Future (Matthew 24:32–35; Mark 13:28–29; Luke 21:29–31)

40. The Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)

41. The Talents (Matthew 25:14–30)

42. The Sheep and the Goats (Matthew 25:31–46)

43. The Sheep, Shepherd, and Gate (John 10:1–18)