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Each of The word "parable" is derived from the four Gospels contains parables of Jesus unique to that Gospel, with two of the best known, Greek word [[the Prodigal Sonparabole]] and [[. It can be used to refer to stories that make a point (like the Good Samaritan]]), both being among those stories that occur only in are allegories (like the [[Gospel parable of Luke]]the Sower) or simple statements.
A few parables appear in more than one of the [[synoptic GospelsParables]]. But no parable is common to also exist in the [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] Old Testament and either in many other writings, the best known being the story that the prophet [[Gospel of Matthew|MatthewNathan]] or [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] but not both; that is, if a parable occurs in Mark and also somewhere else, then it appears in all three. This observation is one of those used to try to identify and analyse the sources used by the gospel writers, see tells [[Q documentKing David]].
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[[Jesus]] often taught using illustrations and stories - [[parable]]s. His parables often tell of the kingdom of [[God]] and the nature of God. Sometimes the meaning is clear, at other times it can seem hidden.
Each of the four Gospels contains parables of Jesus unique to that Gospel, with two of the best known, [[the Prodigal Son]] and [[the Good Samaritan]], both being among those that occur only in the [[Gospel of Luke]]. Only two parables occur in the [[Gospel of John]], and both are unique to that Gospel. A few parables appear in more than one of the [[synoptic Gospels]]. But no parable is common to the [[Gospel of Mark|Mark]] and either [[Gospel of Matthew|Matthew]] or [[Gospel of Luke|Luke]] but not both; that is, if a parable occurs in Mark and also somewhere else, then it appears in all three. This observation is one of those used to try to identify and analyse the sources used by the gospel writers, see [[Q document]].
===Nature / types of parables=== The [[ParablesGreek]] also exist in the Old Testament and in many other writingsword "[[parabole]]" has a wide meanings.It can be used for riddles, stories, or comparisons. Some theologians class Jesus' parables into 1 of 4 general types* Similitude** Example: Kingdom of Heaven is like a mustard seed ([[Matthew 13]])* Story** Example: Good Samaritan ([[Luke 10]])* Extended metaphor** Example: Great Banquet ([[Luke 14]])* Allegory** Example: Wicked tenants ===Purpose of parables===
===Some of Jesus' parables===
