PARABLES (Matthew 13 and Parallels)

The Sower, Mt. 13:1-9


Purpose of Parables, Mt. 13: 10-17


Parable explained, Mt. 13:18-23


(See Mt. 5:15; 7:2; 10:26; 13:12; 25:29)



Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat, Mt. 13:24-30

Weeds among the wheat and their separation and burning at harvest time (judgment)



Parable of the Mustard Seed, Mt. 13:31-32


Parable of the Yeast, Mt. 13:33

cf. GT 96


Use of Parables, Mt. 13:34-35


Parable of the Weeds Explained, Mt. 13:36-43


Three Parables

Treasure, Mt. 13:44

Pearl, Mt. 13:45

Net, Mt. 13:47-50


Treasures New and Old (Christian Scribe) Mt. 13:51-53

The Sower, Mk. 4:1-9


Purpose of Parables, Mk. 4:10-12


Parable explained, Mk. 4:13-20


Lamp under a Bushel, Mk. 4:21-25

(disclosure, measure, more given to those who have)


Parable of the Growing Seed, Mk. 4:26:29

No reference to weeds; emphasis on surprising growth



Parable of the Mustard Seed, Mk. 4:30-32





Use of Parables, Mk. 4:33-34

The Sower, Lk. 8:4-8


(Purpose) Lk. 8:9-10


Parable explained, Lk 8:11-15


Lamp under a Jar, Lk. 8:16-18











Mustard Seed, Luke 13:18-19



Yeast, Lk. 13:20-21


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