Jesus' Parables for Disciples

<p>Disciple practices are taught by the Parables of Washing the Disciples' Feet, the Dutiful Servant, the Talents, the Minas or Pounds, and the Good Samaritan.</p>

<p>Jesus also teaches values and practices with his parables. These are his Parables of the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, the Tree and Fruit, the Treasure Chest of the Heart, the Unjust Steward, the Rich Fool, the Two...

<p>Jesus uses parables in discussing character of his disciples. These include the Parables of the Pharisee and Tax Collector, Becoming Like Little Children, Welcoming Little Children, Places at the Table, Yeast of the...

<p>Receptivity to Jesus and discipleship are the subjects of several parables -- Parables of the Sower, of Pearls before Swine, the Narrow Door, Foxholes and Nests, the Dead Burying the Dead, Looking Back from the Plow...

<p>We consider Jesus' parables to help his disciples understand the nature of his Kingdom: Parables of the Mustard Seed, Yeast or Leaven, Seed Growing by Itself, the Bridegroom's Guests, the Unshrunk Cloth, the...

<p>Jesus teaches his disciples about salvation with a variety of parables: the Parables of Spiritual Birth, the Wind of the Spirit, Lifting the Bronze Serpent, the Bread of Life, Water for Eternal Life, Streams of...

<p>We explore Jesus' parables about readiness for Jesus' return -- the Parables of the Weather Signs, the Budding Fig Tree, the Lightning, the Vultures, the Watching Servants, the Burglar, the Wise and Foolish Virgins...

<p>Several of Jesus' parables emphasize God's judgment on the great Day of the Lord. We explore the Parables of the Rich Man and Lazarus, the Sheep and the Goats, the Weeds or Tares, the Net, and the Laborers in the...

<p>Repentance is vital to salvation and was a major theme of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Jesus tells the Parables of Cleansing the Cup, Whitewashed Tombs, the Defiling Heart of Man, the Guilty Defendant, the Wise...

<p>What's wrong with Israel that they don't welcome their Messiah? Jesus explains with Parables of the Barren Fig Tree, Hen and Chickens, the Wedding Banquet, the Great Banquet, and the Wicked Tenants.</p>

<p>Jesus told parables that reflect God's love to us. The "searching" parables are the Parables of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Lost Son or Prodigal Son. Forgiveness and mercy are found in the Parables of the...

<p>Explores the basics of parables: definition of a parable and some categories of parables. We examine parables found in John's Gospel and the nature of the Kingdom of God. Then review Jesus' purposes in teaching by...

<p>One of Jesus' prime means of discipling was to use parables, analogies, and figures of speech of all kinds to capsulize Kingdom truths. Contained in these stories and analogies is a vast domain of teaching designed...