Everyone loves a good story and, as a writer, I use them to help my readers understand the points I’m trying to make.

Jesus, too, used stories to illustrate the main points he was making, and he did it so successfully, these stories are well-known today, even by people who are not biblically literate. The Good Samaritan is such an example. These types of stories Jesus used are called parables.

Because parables are such an effective tool in studying biblical truths, people often use them in Bible studies, classes, and even personal devotions. It is vitally important, however, to understand what makes a story a parable and it is with this knowledge that you can rightly divide the word of truth. (2 Timothy 2:15)

In this download, you will receive an introduction to parables, what they are and what they aren’t, and an in-depth study of 5 parables of Jesus: The Sower, The Good Samaritan, The Rich Fool, The Rich Man & Lazarus and The Unmerciful Servant. After the filled in handouts, you will also receive blank copies so your Sunday school or Bible class, Bible study or small groups can fill them in as the lessons progress.