The Parables of Jesus

Find out what the Persistent Widow parable actually means.

The Lamp on a Stand Parable—What Does it Mean?Written by AskAnAdventistFriend WritersThe Parable of the Lamp on a...

Here’s what the “Hidden Treasure” parables shows us about God’s love.

This parable shows us how God is always at work, even if we can’t always see it.

Uncovering the real message at the heart of the Parable of the Friend at Midnight.

Learn what the Parable of the Lost Coin teaches us about God’s love for each one of us.

Here’s what the Parable of the Rich Fool in the Bible really means.

Here’s a breakdown of what the “Parable of the Dishonest Manager” actually means.

A walkthrough and breakdown of the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders.

Through this somewhat alarming story, Jesus teaches us about forgiveness, mercy, and human nature.

The parable of the Good Samaritan is a story familiar to religious and secular audiences alike.

Jesus told this parable of wise and foolish wedding attendants to show how a relationship with Him is what truly saves us. Here’s how this metaphor plays out.

Here’s what Jesus taught about the kingdom of heaven through this short parable about a merchant who finds a priceless pearl.

The parable of the sower is ultimately about how people responded to Jesus Christ and His message of the kingdom of God—the Gospel.

Understanding The Parable of The Lost SheepWritten by AskAnAdventistFriend WritersThe parables of Jesus teach object...

The Parable of the Prodigal Son tells the story of a wayward son, a jealous brother, and a father with unconditional love. Let’s see what we can learn from it today.

Let’s uncover Jesus’ purpose for telling the parable of the talents, including why it matters for us today.

Using an old way of thinking to do something that’s never been done before doesn’t always work. In fact, the two can be downright incompatible and doomed for failure.

Have you ever been on the verge of sleep in the middle of a long lecture or sermon when suddenly the speaker takes a turn and begins to tell a story?