Faith & Reason Nexus

KINGDOM PARABLES

• PARABLE OF THE SOWER – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Attitudes toward the kingdom
• TARES – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Evil in the kingdom
• MUSTARD SEED – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Growth of the kingdom
• LEAVEN – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Influence of the kingdom
• HIDDEN TREASURE – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Discovering the kingdom
• PEARL OF GREAT PRICE – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Seeking the kingdom
• DRAG NET – Matthew 13
  Lessons: Separation in the kingdom
• LABORERS IN THE VINEYARD – Matthew 21
  Lessons: Service, not seniority
• TWO SONS – Matthew 21
  Lessons: Possession, not profession
• WICKED VINEDRESSERS – Matthew 21
  Lessons: The rejected stone
• GROWING SEED – Mark 4
  Lessons: Unfolding of the kingdom
• GREAT SUPPER – Luke 14
  Lessons: Invitation to the kingdom

SINNER PARABLES

• LOST SHEEP – Luke 15
  Lessons: Love saving
• LOST COIN – Luke 15
  Lessons: Love seeking
• PRODIGAL SON – Luke 15
  Lessons: Love receiving

FORGIVENESS PARABLES

• UNPROFITABLE SERVANTS – Luke 17
  Lessons: Grace, not debt
• UNMERCIFUL SERVANT – Matthew 18
  Lessons: Forgiving others
• TWO DEBTORS – Luke 7
  Lessons: Gratitude’s expression

PRAYER PARABLES

• FRIEND AT MIDNIGHT – Luke 11
  Lessons: Persistence in prayer
• UNJUST JUDGE – Luke 18
  Lessons: Prayer under persecution
• PHARISEE & PUBLICAN – Luke 18
  Lessons: Attitude in prayer

STEWARDSHIP PARABLES

• TALENTS – Matthew 25
  Lessons: Use it or lose it
• POUNDS – Luke 19
  Lessons: Faithful stewardship
• RICH FOOL – Luke 12
  Lessons: Insecurity of riches

SERVICE PARABLE

• GOOD SAMARITAN – Luke 10
  Lessons: Who is my neighbor?

PREPAREDNESS PARABLES

• BARREN FIG TREE – Luke 13
  Lessons: Coming judgment
• UNJUST STEWARD – Luke 16
  Lessons: Prepare for future
• MARRIAGE OF KING’S SON – Matthew 22
  Lessons: Personal preparation
• TEN VIRGINS – Matthew 25
  Lessons: Constant Preparation