Jesus’ disciples’ eyes did see and ears did hear since they were continually with Jesus while he preached; they would go forth communicating Jesus’ messages including his many parables.

The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings which we can confidently ascribe to the historical Jesus; they are, for the most part, authentic words of Jesus.

Perhaps the most poignant of all the parables is one told by Jesus in the lead up to the Passion (Mark 12:1-12), the Tenants in the Vineyard, which features in the first episode of The Passion.

The new 13-week Bible study on the parables of Jesus is now available for purchase on Answered Faith's website. It is suitable for individual or group study and is open to people of all ages and ...

The parables teach us to be good stewards of our time and the things we have been given. The Parables of Jesus includes three of the most loved parables: The Two Sons, The Rich Man and Lazarus and ...

The problem is that a huge chunk of Jesus’ parables do not have happy endings, and almost all of them are decidedly bittersweet. Some figure out the meaning of life.

During the Lord's earthly ministry, Jesus often spoke in parables, which were earthly stories with a heavenly meaning. And the Parable of the Ten Virgins is among the most memorable (see Matthew ...

Bill Hutto and Jesus Gomez say those parables or stories illustrated morals or spiritual lessons and they still have universal applications. They’re in Matthew 13:31-33, Mark 4:30-32 and Luke 13 ...

Book review: If Jesus came to liberate all of us, does that mean queer liberation as well? Rolf R. Nolasco Jr. faces this question head-on in his new book Hearts Ablaze: Parables for the Queer Soul.

The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids illustrates the relationship between Jesus — the bridegroom — and the Church, his bride, says a priest based in Wisconsin in this week's faith reflection.

The Parables Madeleine Boucher discusses the different types of parables used by Jesus and their role in his teaching. From The Parables By Madeleine I. Boucher Michael Glazier, Inc. Wilmington, DE ...