Epaggelia

Grammatically three gospels (Mt. Mk. & Lk.) give over a third of their content to the Parables of Jesus, so why do you think John & the rest of the N.T., contain no parables and only one allegory? See John 16:25 & Galatians 4:24-31.

Two parables in the Old Testament are truly parables, but why is one more popular than the other?

Isaiah 5:1-7

2nd Samuel 12:1-7

In what way does Luke 4:22-24 contain a parable, and yet, is not a parable?

When we try to interpret a Parable of Jesus, what is the first and most important thing to do?

Which parable do you believe is the most popular parable in the world today?

Why do you believe Jesus most often spoke in parables? See Matthew 13:10-17

Here is a list of some parables that appear in multiple gospels & are almost verbatim repeats. The Sower: Found in Matthew 13:3-23, Mark 4:3-20, and Luke 8:5-15. This parable is particularly significant because it’s one of the few Jesus explained himself, and the explanation is also included in all three synoptic Gospels.

The Mustard Seed: Appears in Matthew 13:31-32, Mark 4:30-32, and Luke 13:18-19. 

New Wine into Old Wineskins: Found in Matthew 9:16–17, Mark 2:21–22, and Luke 5:36–38.

The Lamp Under a Bushel: Shared in Matthew 5:14-16, Mark 4:21-22, and Luke 8:16-18.

The Budding Fig Tree: Located in Matthew 24:32-35, Mark 13:28-31, and Luke 21:29-33.

The Wicked Tenants: Appears in Matthew 21:33–41, Mark 12:1–9, and Luke 20:9–16.

The Faithful Servant: Recorded in Matthew 24:42–51, Mark 13:34–37, and Luke 12:35–48. 

The Talents, Told in Matthew 25:14-30 & Luke 18:11-27.

Here is a list of parables that are unique and not repeated by other gospel writers:

BY MATTHEW:     The Tares, 13:12-30 Sheep & Goats, 25:31-46

Hidden Treasure, 13:44

Precious Pearl, 13:45-46

Dragnet, 13:47-50

Householder, 13:51-53

Unmerciful Servant, 18:23-35

Workers in the Vineyard, 20:1-16

Two Sons, 21:28-32

Marriage of the King’s Son & The Wedding Garment, 22:1-14

10 Virgins, 25:1-13

BY MARK:       Seed Growing, 4:26-29 Porter on Watch, 13:34-37

BY LUKE: Two Debtors, 7:36-50 Dishonest Steward 16:1-9

Good Samaritan, 10:25-27 Master & Servants, 16:1-9

Friend at Midnight, 11:5-10 Persistent Widow, 18:1-8

Rich Fool, 12:16-21 Pharisee & Tax Collector, 18:9-14

Watchful Servants, 12:35-38

Barren Fig Tree, 13:6-9

Chief Seats, 14:7-11

Feast for the Poor, 14:12-14

Great Supper, 14:16-24

Tower, 14:28-30

King, 14:31-33

Lost Coin, 15:8-10

Prodigal Son, 15:11-32