Jesus often used stories to teach. In fact, he used them so much so that the disciples directly asked him, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” (Matt. 13:10). CT has featured a wide variety ...

"Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour" (Matthew 25:13). This verse is the conclusion of the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids, a story told by Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.

During the Lord's earthly ministry, Jesus often spoke in parables, which were earthly stories with a heavenly meaning. And the Parable of the Ten Virgins is among the most memorable (see Matthew ...

The importance of the parables can hardly be overestimated. They comprise a substantial part of the recorded preaching of Jesus. The parables are generally regarded by scholars as among the sayings ...

“‘Two Sons’ is a parable Jesus told and it’s one I’ve never forgotten,” Beth Whitney told American Songwriter. Found in the gospel of Luke, the parable—better known as the “Prodigal Son”—teaches about ...

This is Dutch painter Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn’s depiction of the “Rich Fool” as described in Jesus’ parable. Rembrandt lived from 1606-69. (Courtesy Photo) Jesus told his Parable of the Rich ...

This is French artist James Tissot’s depiction of Jesus teaching the people in parables like the one about the Wise and Foolish Builder. Tissot lived from 1836-1902. (Courtesy Photo) Jesus told the ...