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Parables told by Jesus |
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A comparison or analogy of an earthly story to a spiritual truth. |
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Mark |
Luke |
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New ways vs. old ways,
(New Testament grace vs. Old Testament law). |
9:16-17 |
2:21-22 |
5:36-39 |
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Two debtors,
(both debts canceled, who loved the most?) |
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7:40-43 |
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The sower and the four types of soil,
(condition of the heart). |
13:3-9 |
4:3-9 |
8:5-8 |
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The parable of the sower explained,
(condition of the heart). |
13:18-23 |
4:14-20 |
8:11-15 |
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Germinating seed that brings forth a harvest,
(we know not how). |
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4:26-29 |
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The parable of the lamp stand,
(you are the light of the world). |
5:14-16 |
4:21-23 |
8:16-18 |
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The good Samaritan,
(who is my neighbor?) |
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10:30-37 |
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The persistent friend,
(persistence pays off, men should always pray). |
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11:5-8 |
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Rich man building bigger barns,
(storing it up to then take it easy). |
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12:16-21 |
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The barren fig tree,
(are there second chances?) |
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13:6-9 |
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The wheat and the tares,
(the good and the bad). |
13:24-29 |
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Parable of the mustard seed,
(smallest seed and becomes a great tree). |
13:31-32 |
4:30-32 |
13:18-19 |
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Yeast worked though,
(and the whole loaf was raised). |
13:33 |
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13:20-21 |
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Places of honor,
(honor is given from above, not taken). |
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14:7-14 |
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The lost sheep,
(finding the one that goes astray). |
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15:3-7 |
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The lost coin,
(rejoicing when it is found). |
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15:8-10 |
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The prodigal son and his brother,
(two sons to contend with). |
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15:11-32 |
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The unrighteous yet shrewd steward.,
(commended for doing wisely). |
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16:1-8 |
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The rich man and Lazarus,
(one must believe by faith). |
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16:19-31 |
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The unjust judge and widow woman,
(persistence pays off). |
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18:1-8 |
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The Pharisee and the Publican,
(one justified, one not). |
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18:9-14 |
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Hidden treasures,
(how to acquire them and what it will cost you). |
13:44 |
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The pearl of great value,
(to seek it out and pay the cost). |
13:45 |
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The dragnet,
(the good and the bad). |
13:47-50 |
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Bringing out treasures,
(new & old treasures and their cost). |
13:52 |
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Forgiving master & the wicked servant,
(forgive and you will be forgiven). |
18:23-35 |
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The landowner and the laborers,
(giving of wages and expectations). |
20:1-16 |
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Parable of the reluctant son,
(driven by guilt). |
21:28-32 |
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The vineyard owner and the wicked servants |
21:33-41 |
12:1-9 |
20:9-16 |
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Great feasts and the guests,
(they who came and they who refused). |
22:1-14 |
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14:16-24 |
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The blooming fig tree,
(a sign that the kingdom is near). |
24:32-32 |
13:28-29 |
21:29-30 |
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The ten virgins,
(some were prepared, some were not). |
25:1-13 |
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Servants entrusted with master's money,
(do business until he comes). |
25:14-30 |
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19:12-27 |