“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Ten Virgins?”……Answer: As we take a good look at the Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13), we must acknowledge up front that there has been much debate as to the meaning of these words of our Savior. At least one aspect of this parable can […]

Parable #46 – Matthew 25:31-46 Sheep and goats will be separated This is the last parable in chronological order that Jesus told to reveal and teach us the spiritual truths by means of earthly situations. Some Biblical scholars regard these verses as a parable; others call it a word picture of the last judgment. It […]

“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unjust Steward (Luke 16:1-13)?”……Answer: The Parable of the Unjust Steward can be found in Luke 16:1-13. The text can be broken down into two parts: The Parable (verses 1-8) and the application (verses 9-13). Luke 16:1 identifies that Jesus is speaking to His disciples, but there […]

“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Vineyard?”……Answer: The Parable of the Vineyard appears in three of the gospels (Matthew 21:33-46Mark 12:1-12Luke 20:9-19), with Matthew’s account being the most complete. However, there are additions in the others; hence, it is wise to study all three accounts so as to achieve the greatest understanding. […]

Parable #30— The Lost Coin — Luke 15:8-10 8 “Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[a] and loses one. Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search carefully until she finds it? 9 And when she finds it, she will call in her friends and neighbors and say, ‘Rejoice with me because I have […]

Parable # 32 Unjust Steward / Shrewd Manager …Luke 16:1-13…Wa He Shrewd or Dishonest?…The Parable can be found in Luke 16:1–13. Some translations have the heading of “The Parable of the Dishonest Manager” while others have it as “The Parable of the Shrewd Manager” but whatever you call it, Jesus had a purpose in this parable […]

Parable #34 The Persistent Widow The Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) teaches the necessity of patient, persistent, and persevering prayer, much like Parable#25 of the Persistent Friend (Luke 11:5-13). A mention of prayer precedes bothparables. Though delivered in different situations, they both show the absolute, immeasurable contrast between God and men, and provide evidence that God […]