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The Parable of the Hidden Treasure Explained: Why Jesus Said the Kingdom Is Worth Everything

The Parable of the Hidden Treasure Explained: Why Jesus Said the Kingdom Is Worth Everything

A single verse. Just forty-four words in most English translations. That is all Jesus needed to deliver one…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13: 7 Stories That Reveal What God’s Kingdom Really Looks Like

Kingdom Parables of Matthew 13: 7 Stories That Reveal What God’s Kingdom Really Looks Like

A single chapter in the Bible contains seven back-to-back stories about the same subject, and most Christians have…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
The Parable of the Mustard Seed: How the Smallest Seed Reveals God’s Biggest Promise

The Parable of the Mustard Seed: How the Smallest Seed Reveals God’s Biggest Promise

A seed smaller than a pinhead changed the way an entire generation understood the Kingdom of God. That…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
Fun Ways to Teach Kids the Parable of the Lost Sheep

Fun Ways to Teach Kids the Parable of the Lost Sheep

A six-year-old boy in my Sunday school class once tugged on my sleeve and asked, “Pastor Duke, would…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
How Jesus’s Parables Reveal God: Unlocking the Father’s Heart Through Simple Stories

How Jesus’s Parables Reveal God: Unlocking the Father’s Heart Through Simple Stories

A Galilean rabbi once silenced a crowd of scholars with a story about a farmer throwing seeds on…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
The Parable of the Faithful Servant: What Jesus Expects When He Returns

The Parable of the Faithful Servant: What Jesus Expects When He Returns

A recent Barna study found that only 18% of practicing Christians say they think about Jesus’ return on…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
Types of Parables Used by Jesus: A Complete Guide for Believers

Types of Parables Used by Jesus: A Complete Guide for Believers

About one-third of everything Jesus taught came through parables [5]. That means if you skip the parables, you…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
How Many Parables Did Jesus Teach? The Complete Guide for Believers

How Many Parables Did Jesus Teach? The Complete Guide for Believers

Roughly one-third of everything Jesus said in the Gospels came in the form of parables [6]. That is…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
Famous Parables of Jesus: 10 Timeless Stories That Still Transform Lives in 2026

Famous Parables of Jesus: 10 Timeless Stories That Still Transform Lives in 2026

A full third of everything Jesus ever taught came wrapped in stories [3]. Not sermons. Not theological lectures.…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Apr 8, 2026
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Most Popular Parables of Jesus in the Bible

Lost in Jesus’ parables, where seeds fall on rocky hearts and mercy triumphs—dare you unearth their timeless secrets?

ByByPastor Duke Taber Mar 18, 2026
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What Jesus’ Parables Teach Us About Everyday Life

Discover how ancient parables unlock solutions to modern problems—from workplace conflicts to family struggles—using wisdom most people completely…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Oct 14, 2025
5 World-Changing Lessons from Jesus’ Parables That Revolutionized History

5 World-Changing Lessons from Jesus’ Parables That Revolutionized History

Jesus’s parables stand as some of the most transformative teachings in human history. These simple yet profound stories…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Mar 8, 2025
Parables Bible Study #1 – Introduction to Parables: What are parables, and why did Jesus use them?

Parables Bible Study #1 – Introduction to Parables: What are parables, and why did Jesus use them?

Understanding Parables Parables are short stories or narratives used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. They are…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Jun 5, 2024
Parables Bible Study #2 – The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:4-15)

Parables Bible Study #2 – The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, Luke 8:4-15)

Introduction The Parable of the Sower is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus, recorded in all…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Jun 5, 2024
Parables Bible Study #3 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

Parables Bible Study #3 – The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

Introduction The Parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus’ most well-known and beloved teachings. Found in…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Jun 5, 2024
Parables Bible Study #4 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10)

Parables Bible Study #4 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10)

Introduction The Parable of the Lost Sheep and the Parable of the Lost Coin are two short stories…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Jun 4, 2024
Parables Bible Study #5 – The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

Parables Bible Study #5 – The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)

Introduction The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known and beloved stories in the…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Jun 4, 2024
Parables Bible Study #6 – The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)

Parables Bible Study #6 – The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35)

Introduction The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, found in the Gospel of Matthew, is a powerful story that…

ByByPastor Duke Taber Jun 4, 2024