Jesus taught heavenly truths with stories from this world. As a kind of analogy, we refer to these as parables. There were moments when the parable’s message was clear, and other times it required clarification.
These are five of Jesus’ parables that impart biblical lessons that we can use in our daily lives.
Luke 10:25–37 – The Good Samaritan
A lawyer came up to Jesus and inquired how he could be saved. He wanted Jesus to confirm that he understood the law and had followed it to the extent necessary to merit entry into Heaven. Jesus said that the guy may earn his redemption if he kept the entire law—something Jesus knew the man could not do. Seemingly conscious of the fact that he had not loved God as he purportedly loved others, the lawyer asked Jesus to specify precisely whom he needed to love in order to be saved.
In response, Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan.
An individual journeying from Jerusalem to Jericho was looted, assaulted, and left partially lifeless. When the priest saw the man, he saw him walking on the opposite side of the street so that he wouldn’t bother him. A Levite later committed the same act.
Eventually, the Jewish guy was discovered lying next to the road by a Samaritan, who was despised by the Jews. After bandaging the man’s wounds, the Good Samaritan took him to a lodging. He continued to tend to the injured man at the inn until he was forced to leave. He paid the innkeeper money so that the injured man might get treatment.
Jesus then inquired as to which of the three guys was a neighbor from the lawyer. The attorney retorted that the injured guy had received mercy from the Samaritan. Jesus said that the attorney need to treat everyone with the same kindness and understanding.
The lesson is that we should treat everyone with mercy and compassion in order to be the best kind of neighbors to everyone around us.
Matthew 13:44 – The Secret Treasure
A one-verse story that conveys the importance of the Heavenly Kingdom. According to this scripture, the Kingdom of Heaven is comparable to a treasure discovered in a field. When the treasure is discovered, the finder is prepared to sell everything he owns in order to purchase the field where it is hidden. The same should apply to how we regard God’s Kingdom.
Luke 18:9–14 – The Pharisee and the Publican
To pray, two men entered the temple. One was a self-assured Pharisee who believed his holiness could be attested to by his deeds. The other person was a publicist or tax collector who was aware of his wrongdoings toward God and other people.
The Pharisee thanked God in prayer for saving him from the necessity to approach God and beg for forgiveness like other people. He believed he had earned his place in Heaven and was sufficiently self-righteous.
The publican was a Jew who collaborated with the Romans to force Jews to pay taxes. This tale says that he acknowledged his fault before the Lord, yet it does not condemn his line of work.
The Pharisee, according to Jesus, left his sins behind. Because he refused to humble himself before God and beg for forgiveness, he was never able to receive God’s pardon in his life. However, because the publican realized that he was helpless and in need of God’s pardon, Jesus declared him to be righteous.
Homes Built on Sand and Rocks, Matthew 7:24–27
At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord told this parable. Jesus commanded us to put His teachings into practice in addition to simply hearing them. Then Jesus compared the principles of two different houses to the worth of His teachings.
A wise guy who builds a house on a solid foundation is like the person who hears what Jesus has to say and follows it. His building and foundation are firm, even when the winds and rains of life come and beat on it.
But the foolish man is the one who does not apply what Jesus teaches. His “house” and his life are not well-founded. He will collapse under the weight of life’s storms. He witnesses his home being completely destroyed.
Luke 15:11–32 – The Prodigal Son
This is the third parable concerning misplaced objects in a series of three. A lost sheep was the subject of the first story, followed by a lost coin and a lost son in this one. All three provide lessons on reconciliation and forgivingness.
One of the two sons, the younger, made the decision to leave home and do it alone. He requested his inheritance from his father. The young man traveled to a distant nation and made friends fast, most likely thanks to his wealth. But the Bible claims that his buddies vanished along with the money.
The child, who was short on cash and food, got a job as a farm worker. Feeding the sheep was his job. He had to eat with the sheep in order to survive since he was so hungry.
The young man came to the terrible realization that, in comparison to him, even his father’s slaves had better lives. He made up his mind to serve his father again instead of becoming a son.
The young man was shocked to see his father waiting for him when he returned. The youth came with arms wide spread. Despite the fact that he returned home as a servant, his father welcomed him with a feast, a robe, and a ring.
This fable has a lot of applications. One fundamental one is that when we stray from God, He would joyfully welcome us back as His children.
Which of Jesus’ parables is your favorite?
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