The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
This famous parable tells the story of a Good Samaritan who helps a wounded stranger, while others refuse.
The Parables of Christ
The gospels are full of short stories and sayings, called ‘parables’, that Christ used to teach people about the Kingdom of God.
The Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:1-9)
Jesus told a parable about a farmer sowing seed. It illustrates how people respond differently to the gospel, with various levels of faith and acceptance.
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13)
This parable teaches the importance of readiness for the arrival of Jesus, who is symbolised by a bridegroom. The wise bridesmaids, who were prepared for his coming, are contrasted with the foolish ones, who were not.
The Parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:1-7)
In this intriguing parable, Jesus spoke of a shepherd who leaves ninety-nine of his one hundred sheep in the desert to look for just one who had gone missing.
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
The parable of the prodigal son tells the story of a man who squanders his inheritance in a foreign land, hits rock bottom, and then returns home to his loving father, who instantly welcomes him home.