There are so many amazing stories that Jesus told.
He was definitely a story-teller and it is so awesome how He can just weave in things we know and understand into symbolism. It’s not surprising He can do that (He’s perfect), but it is awe-inspiring!
Here you’ll find all the parables of Jesus in the Bible to study out and have some fun learning about!
Parables of Jesus That Starts with A – Z
God is SO amazing! 🙌 Jesus didn’t just tell stories; He shared powerful, life-changing truths through parables that still speak to our hearts today. 💖
From the powerful Lost Sheep to the inspiring Unforgiving Servant, each parable is packed with meaning and symbolism. Some might be familiar, and other stories might totally surprise you!
Whether you’re a Sunday School teacher, a parent, or just someone who loves learning in creative ways, this guide is for you. ✨
Be sure to check out my other A-Z lists too for more fun! 🥳
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The purpose of Jesus speaking in parables is listed in: Matthew 13:10-17, Mark 4:10-12, and Luke 8:9-10.
• Parables of Jesus that starts with A
- A friend in need – Luke 11:5-13
- Absent householder – Mark 13:33-37
• Parables of Jesus that starts with B
- Boiling Pot – Ezekiel 24:3-5
- Building a tower and a king making war – Luke 14:25-35
- Building on rock/sand – Matthew 7:24-27, Luke 6:46-49
• Parables of Jesus that starts with C
- Cost of discipleship – Luke 14:28-33
- Creditor and two debtors – Luke 7:41-43
• Parables of Jesus that starts with D
- Dragnet – Matthew 13:47-50
- Dishonest Manager – Luke 16:1-13
• Parables of Jesus that starts with E
- Eagles and the vine – Ezekiel 17:1-10
- Earners – Matthew 20:1-16
• Parables of Jesus that starts with F
- Faithful and evil servant – Luke 12:42-48
- Fig tree (budding) – Matthew 24:32-44, Mark 13:28–31, Luke 21:29–33
- Fig tree (barren) – Luke 13:6-9
• Parables of Jesus that starts with G
- God’s vineyard – Isaiah 5:1-6
- Good Samaritan – Luke 10:30-37
- Growing seed – Mark 4:26-29
• Parables of Jesus that starts with H
- Hidden treasure – Matthew 13:44
- Homeowner – Matthew 13:52
• Parables of Jesus that starts with I
- Invitation to great banquet – Luke 14:16-24
• Parables of Jesus that starts with J
- Judge (crooked) – Luke 18:1-8
• Parables of Jesus that starts with K
- King’s servants given minas – Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-27
• Parables of Jesus that starts with L
- Lamp under a basket – Matthew 5:14-16, Mark 4:21–22, Luke 8:16
- Lion’s cubs – Ezekiel 19:2-9
- Lost coin – Luke 15:8-10
- Lost sheep – Matthew 18:12-14, Luke 15:3-7
- Lost son – Luke 15:11-32
• Parables of Jesus that starts with M
- Mustard seed – Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:18-19
• Parables of Jesus that starts with N
- Net – Matthew 13:47-50
- New wine in old wineskins – Matthew 9:17, Mark 2:22, Luke 5:37–38
• Parables of Jesus that starts with O
- Outer darkness – Matthew 25:21-30, Luke 19:21-27
• Parables of Jesus that starts with P
- Pearl of great price – Matthew 13:45-46
- Persistent widow – Luke 18:1-8
- Pharisee and the tax collector – Luke 18:9-14
- Place of honor – Luke 14:7-11
- Plowman – Isaiah 28:23-29
- Poor man’s lamb – 2 Samuel 12:1-4
- Poor wise man – Ecclesiastes 9:14-18
- Potter – Jeremiah 18:1-10
- Prodigal son – Luke 15:11-32
• Parables of Jesus that starts with Q
• Parables of Jesus that starts with R
- Rich fool – Luke 12:16-21
- Rich man and Lazarus – Luke 16:19-31
• Parables of Jesus that starts with S
- Sower – Matthew 13:3-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:4-15
• Parables of Jesus that starts with T
- Talents – Matthew 25:14-30, Luke 19:11-27
- Tares – Matthew 13:24-30, Mark 4:26-29
- Ten virgins – Matthew 25:1-13
- Two harlots – Ezekiel 23:2-21
- Two sons – Matthew 21:28-32
• Parables of Jesus that starts with U
- Unforgiving servant – Matthew 18:23-35
- Unprofitable servants – Luke 17:7-10
- Unshrunk (new) cloth on an old garment – Matthew 9:16, Mark 2:21, Luke 5:36
• Parables of Jesus that starts with V
- Vineyard – Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 16:1-11
• Parables of Jesus that starts with W
- Watchful servants – Luke 12:35-40
- Wedding feast – Matthew 22:2-14, Luke 14:15-24
- Wicked vine-growers – Matthew 21:33-45, Mark 12:1-11, Luke 20:9-18
• Parables of Jesus that starts with X
• Parables of Jesus that starts with Y
- Yeast – Matthew 13:33, Luke 13:20-21