Parables of Jesus

A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Jesus frequently taught through parables, using everyday situations to reveal truths about God, faith, forgiveness, and the Kingdom of Heaven.

Parables About God's Love and Mercy

  1. The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32)

  2. The Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3–7)

  3. The Lost Coin (Luke 15:8–10)

  4. The Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1–16)

Parables About Loving Others

  1. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25–37)

  2. The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21–35)

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

Parables About Faith and Prayer

  1. The Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1–8)

  2. The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11:5–13)

  3. The Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9–14)

Parables About the Kingdom of God

  1. The Sower (Matthew 13:3–23)

  2. The Wheat and the Weeds (Matthew 13:24–30)

  3. The Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31–32)

  4. The Yeast (Leaven) (Matthew 13:33)

  5. The Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44)

  6. The Pearl of Great Price (Matthew 13:45–46)

  7. The Fishing Net (Matthew 13:47–50)

Parables About Readiness and Judgment

  1. The Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1–13)

  2. The Talents (Matthew 25:14–30)

  3. The Wise and Foolish Builders (Matthew 7:24–27)

  4. The Rich Fool (Luke 12:16–21)

Parables About Repentance

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

  2. The Two Sons (Matthew 21:28–32)