The parables of Jesus are found in the Synoptic Gospels and some of the non-canonical gospels. They form approximately one-third of his recorded teachings. Christians place great emphasis on these parables, which they generally regard as the words of Jesus.
A parable is a word-picture which uses an earthly image or story to try to illustrate a spiritual truth or lesson. It creates a mini-drama in verbal picture language that describes the reality being illustrated. It helps define the unknown and unseen by using both the visible and the known. It helps the listener to discover the deeper meaning and underlying truth of the spiritual reality being portrayed. Jesus used these simple word-pictures to help people understand who G-d is and what His Kingdom or reign is like.The parables of Jesus are found in the Synoptic Gospels and some of the non-canonical gospels. They form approximately one-third of his recorded teachings. Christians place great emphasis on these parables, which they generally regard as the words of Jesus.
A parable is a word-picture which uses an earthly image or story to try to illustrate a spiritual truth or lesson. It creates a mini-drama in verbal picture language that describes the reality being illustrated. It helps define the unknown and unseen by using both the visible and the known. It helps the listener to discover the deeper meaning and underlying truth of the spiritual reality being portrayed. Jesus used these simple word-pictures to help people understand who G-d is and what His Kingdom or reign is like.