Classification of Parables of Jesus Christ



I. Didactic Parables

  1. Nature & development of the Kingdom
    1. The Sower (Matt 13: 3- 8)
    2. The Tares ( Matt 13 : 24 – 30)
    3. The Mustard Seed ( Matt 13:31-32)
    4. The Leaven ( Matt 13:33)
    5. The Hidden Treasurer ( Matt 13:45)
    6. The Pearl of Great Price ( Matt 13: 45)
    7. The Drag Net (Matt 13: 47 – 50)
    8. The Blade, the Ear, and the Full Corn (Mark 4: 26-29)
  2. Service and Rewards
    1. The Laborers in the Vineyard (Matt 20: 1 – 16)
    2. The Talents (Matt 25: 14 – 30)
    3. The Pounds (Luke 19: 11 – 27)
    4. The Unprofitable Servant (Luke 17:7 -10)
  3. Prayer
    1. The Friend at Midnight (Luke 11: 5 -8)
    2. The Unjust Judge (Luke 18: 1 – 8)
  4. Love for Neighbors
    1. The Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 30 – 37)
  5. Humility
    1. The Lowest Seat at the Feast (Luke 14: 7 – 11)
    2. The Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18: 9 – 14)
  6. Worldly Wealth
    1. The Unjust Steward ( Luke 16: 1-9)
    2. The Rich Fool (Lk 12: 16 – 21)
    3. The Great Supper (Lk 14: 15 – 24)

II. Evangelical Parables

  1. God’s Love for the Lost
    1. The Lost Sheep (Matt 18: 12- 14)
    2. The Lost Coin (Lk 15: 8 – 10)
    3. The Lost Son (Lk 15: 11 – 32)
  2. Gratitude of the Redeemed
    1. The Two Debtors (Lk 7: 41- 43)

III. Prophetic & Judicial Parables

  1. Watchfulness for Messiah’ Return
    1. The Ten Virgin (Matt 25: 1 -13)
    2. The Faithful & Unfaithful Servant (Matt 24: 45 – 51)
    3. The Watchful Porter (Mk 13: 34 – 37)
  2. Judgment on Israel and within the Kingdoms
    1. The Two Sons (Matt 21: 28 – 32)
    2. The Wicked Husbandman ( Matt 21: 33 – 34)
    3. The Barren Fig Tree (Lk 13: 6 -9)
    4. The Marriage Feast of the King’s Son ( Matt 22: 1 – 14)
    5. The Unforgiving Servant ( Mat 23 – 25)



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