The Kingdom Parables

("The kingdom of heaven is like")

1. Those showing its value.

1. Parable of the hidden treasure. Matt. 13:44
2. Parable of the pearl of great price. Matt. 13:45-46

2. The manner of its growth.

1. Parable of mustard seed. Matt. 13:31-32; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-19
2. Parable of leaven. Matt. 13:33; Luke 13:20

3. The varying reception among men.

1. Parable of the sower. Matt. 13:18-23 Mark 4:14-20; Luke 8:11-15
2. Parable of the great supper. Luke 14:15-24
3. Parable of the marriage feast. Matt. 22:1-14

4. Those showing its overall nature.

1. Parable of the tares. Matt. 13:24-30; 36-43; Mark 4:26-29
2. Parable of the net. Matt. 13:47-50

5. Those teaching faithfulness in it.

1. Forgiveness -- parable of the unmerciful servant. Matt. 18:23-35
2. Workers -- parable of workers in the vineyard. Matt. 20:1-16
3. Watchfulness -- parable of the ten virgins. Matt. 25:1-13
4. Using abilities, blessings -- parable of the talents, Matt. 25:14-30; parable of the pounds, Luke 19:12-27.