The Parable of the Leaven, also called the Parable of the Yeast, is found in Matthew 13 and Luke 13. We are going to look at this parable from two perspectives. One considers the gospel of the kingdom of heaven in a positive sense, and the other considers the effects of a false gospel. AnotherContinue reading “Parable of the Leaven”
Category Archives: Parables of Jesus
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
The Parable of the Mustard Seed is one of Jesus’s Parables of the Kingdom of Heaven, and it is found in Mark Chapter 4. When considering any teaching that deals with the Kingdom of Heaven, it might be a good idea to think of this on multiple levels, including the Kingdom of God that isContinue reading “The Parable of the Mustard Seed”
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, also called The Parable of the Weeds Among Wheat, is found in Matthew 13. This is one of Jesus’s parables of the kingdom of heaven, and this comes after the Parable of the Sower. This is one of the parables for which Jesus provides an explanation. BothContinue reading “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares”
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree
The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree is found in Luke 13. I’ve also seen this called The Parable of the Cursed Fig Tree and The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree. Below is the parable in context, and we will see what we might learn from this parable. There were present at that seasonContinue reading “The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree”
Parable of the Watchful Servants
The Parable of the Watchful Servants is found in Luke 12:35-14. This parable is told after the Parable of the Rich Fool. Below is the parable in its entirety, then I will get into my interpretation. In this interpretation, I consider what the coming of Jesus could mean (and I look at this in threeContinue reading “Parable of the Watchful Servants”
The Parable of the Rich Fool
The Parable of the Rich Fool is found in Luke 12:16-21. Below is the parable and surrounding context that provides an explanation of this parable. The meaning seems straightforward, but we will see if there is anything worthwhile to add. 13 And one of the company said unto him, Master, speak to my brother, that heContinue reading “The Parable of the Rich Fool”
Parable of the Moneylender and the Two Debtors
The Parable of the Moneylender, also called the Parable of the Moneylender and Two Debtors or The Parable of the Moneylender who Forgives Unequal Debts, is found in Luke 7. The parable is short, only consisting of two verses. Here is the parable and some surrounding context: 38 And stood at his feet behind him weeping,Continue reading “Parable of the Moneylender and the Two Debtors”
Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins one of Jesus’s parables of the kingdom of heaven. There are a few symbols to look at here. In this article, we are looking at one section at a time and considering what Jesus is teaching us. First, here is the parable in its entirety. The ParableContinue reading “Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins”
The Parable of New Cloth and New Wineskins
30 But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners? 31 And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick. 32 I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 33 And they said unto him,Continue reading “The Parable of New Cloth and New Wineskins”
Seed that Fell into Good Ground
8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold (Matthew 13:8). 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty (Matthew 13:23). We areContinue reading “Seed that Fell into Good Ground”
Jesus Alone 