Parables Matching

This parable upsets our expectations of the strict fairness at final judgment. All who respond to the call of Jesus, whether early in life or late, will inherit the kingdom. It is a pure gift of God and cannot be earned

Refers to the reception given to the revelation of God. Some accept it, while others do not.

We should not be found unprepared for Jesus' return

This incredible story of forgiveness illustrates jesus' concern for the lost, and God's love for the repentatnt sinner

Supposedly the first parable jesus told and the central thought on which the sermon on the mount was based. the inflexibility of traditional systems can hardly adapt to the freedom of Jesus' new way

Speaks of the dangers of putting our trust in our posessions, instead of recognizing our complete dependence upon God

The reversal of fates between this world and the next

A warning to the disciples of Jesus not to anticipate the final judgment of God by excluding sinners

An attempted explanation for the seeming slowness and insignificant resluts of the ministry of Jesus in Galilee

Union with Jesus in necessary for fruitfulness. This is the closest thing to a parable in this gospel