“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sheep and Goats?”……Answer: In studying the Parable of the Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46), let’s take a look at just what a parable is. Webster’s New World Dictionary, Second College Edition, defines the parable as “a comparison; a short simple story, usually of an occurrence of […]

Parables of Jesus in Chronological Order Parable                   Matthew       Mark       Luke 1 New cloth on an old coat             9:16          2:21       5:36 2 New wine in old wineskins             9:17          2:22       :37-38 3 Lamp on a stand (also see #6)          5:14-15 4 Wise and foolish builders             7:24-27             6:47-49 5 Moneylender forgives unequal debts                      7:41-43 6 Lamp on a […]

“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Rich Fool?”……Answer: The Parable of the Rich Fool can be found in Luke 12:13-21. The key to understanding this parable is in v. 15 (and later summarized in v. 21). Luke 12:15 says, “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life […]

Parable #43 Wise and foolish virgins The Cry At Midnight The Parable of The 10 Bridesmaids) Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed us as your sons and daughters, and made us heirs of your eternal kingdom. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, You […]

Parable #45–Matthew 25:14-30 Parable of the three servant given Talents?”…(also see Parable #37)…Parables can be as exciting and challenging as detective stories. Even more so, for in the end they turn out to be dealing with real life, while detective stories can be pretty far-fetched. But parables, like detective stories, are filled with half-hidden truths […]

“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Unforgiving / Unmerciful Servant?”……Answer: We find the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant only in Matthew 18:23-35. The Apostle Peter had asked how many times one should forgive, “Till seven times?” and Jesus answered, “Not seven times but seventy times seven” (Matthew 18:21-22). The context of this […]

“What is the meaning of the Parable of the Prodigal Son?”……The Parable of the Prodigal Son is found in Luke chapter 15, verses 11-32. 11 To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons.12 The younger son told his father, ‘I want my share of your estate now before you die.’ […]