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Jesus' favorite parables were the good Samaritan and the prodigal son, which he often retold to teach about the love of the Father and the neighborliness of man. 169:1.16

Jesus seldom taught masses except by speaking in parables. 151:4.7

Jesus sometimes would not comment on the meanings of certain parables, urging individuals to seek understanding within their own souls. 151:3.16 167:2.4 169:3.3 171:8.8

Simon Peter took charge and recited the parable of Dives and Lazarus to the noisy crowd, urging them to heed its warning about the dangers of loving riches. 169:3

Of all the discourses the Master gave, the parable of the ten virgins by Selta on the Mount of Olives was the most confusing for his apostles. 176:2.8

In the Urantia Book

Theory

  • Jesus resorted to parables and symbols to prevent successors from crystallizing and dogmatizing his spiritual teachings. 179:5.4-5
  • The mysteries of the kingdom shall be presented in parables so that those who truly desire salvation may discern the teachings, while those seeking destruction will be confounded. 151:1.4
  • Parables appeal to vastly different levels of mind and spirit, promoting sympathy without stirring up hostility. 151:3.6-10 (165:2.2,7)
  • Jesus taught through true stories, not allegories, to illustrate one central truth, discouraging the confusion and misconception that arise from attempting to spiritualize all the minor details of a parable. 149:3.1 (151:2.5,7)

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

See also

  • Jesus:parables of Jesus
Categories: Concepts and teachings