The Classification Of The Parables Of Jesus Christ
Classification Of Parables
A. God's expectations for Israel
1. Big Dinner: Lk 14:16-24
2. Marriage Feast: Mt 22:1-14
3. Wicked Vine-growers: Mt 21:33-46; Mk 12:1-12; Lk 20:9-19
4. Fruitless Fig Tree: Lk 13:6-9
5. Old & New Treasures: Mt 13:52
B. Advice to Soul-Winners on Evangelism
1. Sower: Mt 13:3-8; Mk 4:4-8; Lk 8:5-8
2. Tares: Mt 13:24-30
3. Mustard Seed: Mt 13:31-32; Mk 4:3-32; Lk 13:18-19
4. Leaven: Mt 13:33; Lk 13:20-21
5. Mystery of the Growing Seed : Mk 4:26-29
6. Hidden Treasure: Mt 13:44
7. Pearl of Great Price: Mt 13:44
8. Fish Net: Mt 13:47
9. (Fruitless Fig Tree: Lk 13:6-9 repeated from section A)
10. Lost Sheep: Lk 15:3-7
11. Lost Coin: Lk 15:8-10
12. Lost Son (prodigal): Lk 15:11-32
C. Serving God
1. Two Foundations: Mt 7:24-27; Lk 6:47-49
2. Pounds: Lk 19:11-27
3. Talents: Mt 25:14-30
4. Labourers in the Vineyard: Mt 20:1-16
5. Two Sons: Mt 21:28-32
6. Counting the Cost: (Tower & King) Lk 14:25-33
7. Dishonest Steward: Lk 16:1-14
8. Unworthy Servant: Lk 17:7-10
9. Blind Leading Blind: Lk 6:39; Mt 15:14
10. Good Shepherd: Jn 10:1-18
11. Defiled Man: Mk 7:14-23; Mt 15:10-20
12. Narrow Door: Lk 13:22-30
D. Living as a Christian
1. Love for neighbor: Good Samaritan: Lk 10:25-37
2. Wealth: Rich Fool: Lk 12:13-21
3. Prayer: Friend's Request at Midnight: Lk 11:5-8; Widow and Unjust Judge: Lk 18:1-8
4. Humility: Pharisee and Publican: Lk 18:8-14
5. Forgiveness: Unmerciful Servant: Mt 18:23-25; Two Debtors: Lk 7:40-47
6. Alertness: Fig Tree: Mt 24:32-33; Watchful servants & Thief: Lk 12:35-48; Mk 13:32-37; Mt 24:42-51
7. Steadfastness: Ten Virgins: Mt 25:13
8. Proper Timing: New/old Garments & Wineskins: Mt 9:14-17; Mk 2:18-22; Lk 5:33-39
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