Dictionary of Bible Themes Stories told to convey a general truth or spiritual message, often requiring explanation or interpretation. They were used by the prophets and featured extensively in Jesus Christ's ministry. Hosea 12:10Parables in the OT See also Told by prophets 2 Samuel 12:1-101 Kings 20:35-42 Ezekiel 17:1-18; 20:49; 24:3-13 Psalms 78:1-2 See also Told by others Judges 9:7-202 Samuel 14:4-14 2 Kings 14:9-10 Proverbs 1:5-6 pp 2Ch 25:18-19 Matthew 13:10-15Parables in the ministry of Jesus Christ Reasons for Jesus Christ's use of parables See also pp Mk 4:10-12 Isaiah 6:9-10pp Lk 8:9-10 Matthew 13:3-8Examples of parables told by Jesus Christ See also pp Mk 4:3-8 Matthew 7:24-27pp Lk 8:5-8 Matthew 13:24-30,31-32pp Lk 6:47-49 the wise and foolish builders pp Mk 4:30-32 Matthew 13:33,44-50; 18:12-14pp Lk 13:18-19 the mustard seed Matthew 18:23-35; 20:1-16; 21:33-41pp Lk 15:4-7 the lost sheep pp Mk 12:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14; 25:1-13,14-30pp Lk 20:9-16 Mark 4:26-29; 7:14-15the tenants Luke 10:25-37; 12:16-21,35-48; 14:16-24; 15:8-32; 18:9-14; 19:12-27Mark 4:33-34 See also Interpretations of parables given by Jesus Christ Matthew 13:18-23Matthew 13:36-43 pp Mk 4:14-20 Mark 7:17-23pp Lk 8:11-15 See also 1432 prophecy in NT2357 Christ, parables 2363 Christ, preaching & teaching 5410 midwife 5482 punishment 7756 preaching, content 7757 preaching, effects of |
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