Kingdom Parables
Jesus compared the kingdom of heaven to this tiny seed that becomes a great tree.
What is the mustard seed? (Matthew 13:31–32)
Jesus taught forgiveness through this story of a father and two sons.
What is the Parable of the lost son (prodigal son)? (Luke 15:11–32)
Jesus taught readiness through this parable involving lamps and oil.
What is the Parable of Wise and Foolish Virgins? (Matthew 25:1–13)
Jesus taught counting the cost through this parable of a man building a structure.
What is the tower builder? ( (Luke 14:28–30)
Jesus warned against greed through this parable of a man building bigger barns.
What is the Parable of the Rich Fool? (Luke 12:16–21)
Jesus said the kingdom is like this hidden object found in a field.
What is hidden treasure? (Matthew 13:44)
Jesus taught compassion through this story of a traveler who helped a wounded man.
What is the parable of the Good Samaritan? (Luke 10:30–37)
Jesus taught accountability through this parable involving servants entrusted with money.
What is the Parable of the Talents? (Matthew 25:14–30)
Jesus taught commitment through this parable of a king preparing for battle.
What is the king going to war? (Luke 14:31–33)
Jesus taught stewardship through this parable of a manager preparing for dismissal.
What is the Parable of the Unjust Steward? (Luke 16:1–8)
Jesus compared the kingdom to this merchant seeking something precious.
What is the merchant seeking pearls? (Matthew 13:45–46)
Jesus taught forgiveness through this parable of a servant forgiven much but refusing to forgive little.
What is the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant? (Matthew 18:23–35)
Jesus taught vigilance through this parable of a master returning unexpectedly.
What is the Parable of the Watchful Servants? (Mark 13:34–37)
Jesus taught fruitfulness through this parable of a barren tree.
What is the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree? (Luke 13:6–9)
Jesus taught generosity through this parable of a widow giving all she had.
What is the widow’s offering? (Mark 12:41–44)
Jesus said the kingdom is like this net gathering all kinds of fish.
What is the dragnet? (Matthew 13:47–50)
Jesus taught God’s joy in repentance through this parable of a shepherd.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep? (Luke 15:3–7)
Jesus taught final separation through this agricultural parable.
What is the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares? (Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43)
Jesus taught obedience through this parable of two sons responding differently to their father.
What is the Parable of the Two Sons? (Matthew 21:28–32)
Jesus taught divine generosity through this parable of workers paid equally.
What is the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard?(Matthew 20:1–16)
Jesus compares the kingdom to this process involving yeast.
What is leaven hidden in dough? (Matthew 13:33) A
Jesus taught God’s diligence in seeking sinners through this parable of a woman.
What is the Parable of the Lost Coin? (Luke 15:8–10)
Jesus taught judgment through this parable of a king examining wedding guests.
What is the Parable of Wedding Feast or Wedding Garment? (Matthew 22:1–14)
Jesus taught humility through this parable of seating at a feast.
What is the lowest place? (Luke 14:7–11)
This parable summarizes Jesus’ entire mission: seeking the lost, restoring the fallen, and rejoicing over repentance.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep? (Luke 15:3–7)