Jesus' Parables
In this parable, a man who is beaten and robbed is helped by a person, teaching the concept of loving your neighbor, even if they are from a different group or background.
What is the Parable of the Good Samaritan? (Luke 10:30-37)
This prophet faced off against 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, calling down fire from heaven to prove that the Lord is God.
Who is Elijah? (1 Kings 18:20-40)
This woman was the first to encounter the risen Jesus at the tomb.
Who is Mary Magdalene? (John 20:14-18)
"Am I my brother's keeper?"
Who is Cain? (Genesis 4:9)
This prophet, mocked by the people for being bald, called on two bears from the forest to maul 42 youths who mocked him.
Who is Elisha? (2 Kings 2:23-25)
In this parable, Jesus compares the Kingdom of Heaven to ten people who take their lamps to meet someone, teaching the importance of being prepared for His return.
What is the Parable of the Ten Virgins? (Matthew 25:1-13)
This prophet was commanded by God to marry a woman who was unfaithful to him, symbolizing Israel's unfaithfulness to God. He prophesied the eventual restoration of Israel.
Who is Hosea? (Book of Hosea)
She became queen of Persia after winning a beauty contest and saved her people from annihilation.
Who is Esther? (Book of Esther)
"But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord."
Who is Joshua? (Joshua 24:15)
This man, the youngest of twelve brothers, was sold into slavery by his siblings but later became the second most powerful man in Egypt.
Who is Joseph? (Genesis 37:28, Genesis 41:46)
This parable involves a man who had two sons. The younger son asks for his inheritance early, squanders it in reckless living, but later repents and returns home, where he is forgiven.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son? (Luke 15:11-32)
This prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba, telling him a parable about a rich man who stole a poor man's lamb, leading to David's repentance.
Who is Nathan? (2 Samuel 12:1-13)
This woman is known for her song of praise after the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.
Who is Miriam? (Exodus 15:20-21)
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Jesus Christ (Matthew 27:46)
This infamous queen of Israel was thrown from a window by her servants and then eaten by dogs, fulfilling a prophecy made by the prophet Elijah.
Who is Jezebel? (2 Kings 9:30-37)
This parable tells of a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to find one lost sheep, teaching the value of every individual to God.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep? (Luke 15:3-7)
This prophet famously prophesied the fall of Jerusalem, describing God's anger toward His people and their impending destruction, but also offered hope for restoration through a "new covenant."
Who is Jeremiah? (Jeremiah 31:31-34)
She deceived her father-in-law, Judah, by disguising herself as a prostitute to secure her rights.
Who is Tamar? (Genesis 38:13-30)
"If the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us?"
Who is Gideon? (Judges 6:13)
This book contains the tragic and brutal incident in the involves a Levite, his concubine, and the horrific treatment she suffers in the city of Gibeah, which leads to a civil war in Israel.
What is Judges? (Judges 19:1-30)
This parable tells of a king who forgives his servant a massive debt, but the servant refuses to forgive a fellow servant a much smaller debt, showing the need for mercy.
What is the Parable of the Unmerciful Servant? (Matthew 18:21-35)
This prophet is famous for his vision of a future "anointed one" who would bring peace and justice, which Christians believe was fulfilled by Jesus Christ.
Who is Daniel? (Daniel 9:25-26)
This woman was given the role of leading her people in battle after the death of her husband, and she killed Sisera.
Who is Jael? (Judges 4:17-22)
"The God who answers by fire, He is God."
Who is Elijah? (1 Kings 18:24)
This daughter of Jacob and Leah was the subject of a controversial story involving Shechem, the prince of the Hivites, in which her brothers exacted revenge after her abduction.
Who is Dinah? (Genesis 34:1-31)