PARABLES

PARABLE DEFINED

• a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson,as
• told by Jesus in the Gospels.
• Jesus many times taught using parables
• He indirectly would address issues by using parables.

POPULAR PARABLES

• Sower
• Good samaritan
• Rich young ruler
• Faitfhul servant

WHY PARABLE

• Jesus used parables
• To help illustrate meanings to believers
• Many times Jesus would describe a pharisee
• Without them even knowing (indirectly)
• Helped Jesus keep from judgment on them.

PARABLES CONT.

• They help explain certain topics easier
• Sometimes Jesus leaves them open ended
• For your own interpretation
• Always explained them to disciples