Last week, we explored the world of New Testament parables. The parables of Jesus are among the most famous stories in the Bible. Short, sweet, to-the-point, and relatively easy to understand (at ...

Today's Gospel reading features the famous 'Parable of the Talents'.Before a master went abroad, he called his three servants ...

Jesus often spoke in parables, or short stories with many layers of meanings. Perhaps one of the most famous parables is the story of the sower who goes out and indiscriminately sows seed. Some seeds ...

New Testament parables are among the most popular teachings of Jesus. Young and old alike laud them for their practical insights, simple language, and short, wise faith building teachings. In this ...

The famous parable of the Good Samaritan is found only in the Gospel according to St. Luke. It speaks especially of works of mercy, a theme dear to the heart of Luke and his companion St. Paul, who ...

On the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the gospel reading is the famous parable of the "prodigal son." It is a moving story that teaches us about God's love for us and his willingness to forgive us no matter ...

Help children explore one of the Bible’s most famous parables with our Parable of the Sower Workbook. Designed for children ages 8–12, this resource includes a full lesson plan, fun and engaging ...

The importance of the parables can hardly be overestimated. They comprise a substantial part of the recorded preaching of Jesus. The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings ...

In the first of two programmes on the parables of Jesus, Sean Fletcher meets Christians inspired by one of his most famous stories – the Good Samaritan. Show more In the first of two programmes on the ...