Tag Archives: Parable

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “He said to them, ‘Is a lamp brought in to be put under the bushel basket, or under the bed, and not on the lampstand? For there is nothing hidden, except to be disclosed; nor is anything secret, … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ A parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.  Jesus had not used parables during His early ministry. He began telling parables to the surprise of His disciples, who asked Him, “Why do you speak to the people in … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________     ______________________________________________________________   The Parable of the Samaritan Woman is a biblical story with great theological value of Christ’s love and acceptance.  The parable is compiled in four segments in descending order of the links.   The Samaritan … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? And when he does find it, he … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “Take the fig tree as a parable: as soon as its twigs grow supple and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. So, with you when you see all these things: know that he is … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and lived in luxury every day.  At his gate was laid a beggar named Lazarus, covered with sores and longing to eat what fell from the … Continue reading →

______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ “Then he told them a parable. There was a rich man whose land produced a bountiful harvest. He asked himself, ‘What shall I do, for I do not have space to store my harvest? And he said, this … Continue reading →