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From the lens The Parables of Jesus Christ.

  • wadsworc May 11, 2012 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    This is a great resource. Awesome job!
  • teresa-carol-spencer-cook Apr 15, 2012 @ 10:14 am | delete
    Great lense,keep up the good work!
  • Words-of-Encouragement Mar 15, 2012 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Excellent explanation of a parable! The parables are one of my favorite parts of Scripture. Thanks for sharing!
  • thomanna Mar 4, 2012 @ 8:28 pm | delete
    A parable is a Truth hidden within a story. The parables were not meant to expound upon a truth, they were meant to hide it from those who did not have the spiritual discernment to understand. Even the disciples themselves had to ask Jesus to explain them. So that " seeing they may not see, and hearing, they may not understand." I do have to disagree with listing "The Rich Man and Lazarus" as a parable. Lazarus was specifically named, and the rich man actually talked with Abraham. In the parables, names were not used. I believe the story of the rich man and Lazarus shows Christ's omnipotence. This is just my opinion. Love the lense!
  • Jan 19, 2012 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Questioning ones belief in the form of parables positively reinforces an open mindset to seek the truth and a closed mindset to believe in His Father.
  • anka_n Jan 7, 2012 @ 3:26 am | delete
    Thanks for sharing. God bless you!
  • waldenthree.net Dec 9, 2011 @ 5:11 pm | delete
    This is a scholarly topic and I appreciates very much scholarship that is different from mine. I am serching the "lost years of Jesus" . Your topic is more valuable than mine.
  • favored1 Nov 10, 2011 @ 10:44 pm | delete
    Thank you.
  • jksterling Oct 28, 2011 @ 6:08 am | delete
    Thank you for the wonderful resource. May God use this lens hugely.
  • BlountyBoy Sep 28, 2011 @ 7:12 pm | delete
    I always enjoy reading the parables that Christ used as examples of how we should and can live our christian lives. Thank's!
  • DimitriPreacher Sep 13, 2011 @ 11:15 pm | delete
    Thank you!
  • DLeighAlexander Sep 2, 2011 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    The Bible is filled with great treasure and wisdom. Thanks for sharing :)
  • Light-in-me Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:51 pm | delete
    Excellent resource and explanation of the parables.
    Nice work,
    Robin :)
  • worldrevivalnetwork Aug 13, 2011 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    great shortcut to find all the parables - Thanks!
  • Retro_Loco Jul 13, 2011 @ 11:12 pm | delete
    Excellent lens explaining the parables of Jesus. I have a lot of studying to do! I used to read my Bible daily, but things just happened, and I stopped reading it. I thought you might like to know that this lens is my 1,000th lens-like! ;-) Thumbs up and bookmarked. ~Vicki~
  • Susan52 Jun 29, 2011 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    I'm reading through Matthew right now, in the section with the parables. It's good to go back and re-read stories that you've heard for years. They speak to me differently now, with a tiny bit more wisdom under my graying hair.
  • RonFosterCa Jun 26, 2011 @ 12:49 am | delete
    Thanks for the list of parables. I was also thinking about what Jesus said when He was asked about His use of parables: "To you has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given...This is why I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear…” Jesus’s use of parables was to fulfill what Isaiah said. Parables were, in effect, a judgment against the religious leaders of the day. There eyes were not opened, and their ears were unable to hear because God shut up the secrets of His kingdom through the use of parables. (See Matt. 13:10-17). Incidentally, this is the same reason Revelation takes the form of visions. God uses simple things to confound the wise!

    Please visit my squidoo page as well. Blessings, Ron.
  • LizMac60 Jun 21, 2011 @ 5:17 am | delete
    I'm putting you on my Favourite Squidoo People lens so that I can come back and find a parable easily. Also blessed.
  • stevie10772 May 9, 2011 @ 3:35 pm | delete
    Thanks for this focus on one of my favorite and certainly most impacting parts of the Bible. The parable of the Good Samaritan is featured in my newest lens on church rejection, and many of the parables impact how I live my life. Thank you!
  • cinstress Apr 24, 2011 @ 7:25 pm | delete
    nice lens. I figured today was a good day to visit some Christ centered lenses. Happy Easter
  • charlino Mar 30, 2011 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    This is a great source of information.
  • oktalBlizzard Mar 12, 2011 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    wonderful list of parables!
    Enjoyed it!
  • LizMac60 Feb 26, 2011 @ 5:10 am | delete
    Good lens on the parables. Blessed by a squid angel.
  • Xero339 Feb 20, 2011 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    Exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
  • yourgoldenfuture Jan 15, 2011 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    wonderful list...
  • ChineseKitesforKids Jan 8, 2011 @ 9:13 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! We just made a list the other night in small group of all the parables. Good for you. Spread the news to the ends of the earth. God bless you!
  • Nov 29, 2010 @ 5:06 am | delete
    And each parable contains many truths.
  • VivianAldana Oct 30, 2010 @ 7:16 pm | delete
    The parable helps you to see yourself and make corrections as necessary.
  • SourHead Oct 11, 2010 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Great! Insightful lens. Very good job on this.
  • GospelSmith Oct 4, 2010 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    Great lens, and thanks for the lists. It's amazing that Jesus chose to teach deep truths with unforgettable stories that awaken our empathy and imagination. He didn't give us dry theology; He gave us windows into the heart of God. You've given us a great resource with this lens...
  • GospelSmith Oct 4, 2010 @ 8:56 pm | delete
    Jesus still speaks in parables today. Many of us go through unexpected circumstances, only to find that when we pray about them, we suddenly realize we have just lived through a parable that tells us a deeper message.
  • mienfield Sep 27, 2010 @ 8:58 am | delete
    I like how you explain the subject. God bless you.
  • lasertek Apr 11, 2010 @ 8:12 pm | delete
    Nice! This is a great idea for a lens topic. More people will get to read His teachings. 5*
  • Follow-Jesus Apr 11, 2010 @ 6:52 am | delete
    Love this lens.
  • GonnaFly Apr 5, 2010 @ 5:02 am | delete
    An excellent lens. I appreciate your lists.
  • jekool Mar 3, 2010 @ 4:32 am | delete
    Jesus as the original shock jock! I like that and agree. Thanks for this lens.
  • AppalachianCountry Aug 28, 2009 @ 7:50 am | delete
    Awesome lens. We are lensrolling to our Rest Assured lens. Thank-you for the work.
    5 stars*****
  • wambui May 3, 2009 @ 2:26 pm | delete
    great stuff keep it up......... be blessed
  • Wbisbill Apr 23, 2009 @ 5:04 pm | delete
    5 stars! Another great lens I am featuring your lens on mine. Should be ready by tomorrow.

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  • SemperFidelis Apr 23, 2009 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    Amen & agape!
    Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
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    ~ Colleen :o)
  • spirituality Apr 12, 2009 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Great lens - you've been blessed by a squidoo angel :)
  • Tipi Mar 9, 2009 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Lots of love here! - I will be featuring this! :)
  • Andshek Mar 2, 2009 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Thanks for your hard work- its great!
  • HZ4EVER Feb 25, 2009 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    I appreciate the work you put into your lens. What a great tool for Children's Ministry!
  • Jlyn12 Feb 16, 2009 @ 11:38 am | delete
    Great complilation of Jesus' parables. Nice job putting this lens together.
  • spirituality Feb 2, 2009 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Interesting lens. You may want to join my Christianity group.
  • James43302 Dec 4, 2008 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Hey great lens! I gave you 5 stars, fav. and lensrolled you on a related lens. Good luck! :)

    James
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  • dustytoes Nov 15, 2008 @ 5:13 am | delete
    Wasn't it clever of Jesus to speak to people in a way they could easily understand? Great lens of parables!
  • J-Stanley Nov 10, 2008 @ 2:57 pm | delete
    Another great lens. I wish everyone spent as much time on their lenses as you... Keep up the great work
  • WhitU4ever Nov 9, 2008 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    Fantastic! Thanks for making this lens. The parables of Jesus are just as relevant today as they were 2000 years ago.
  • hempnecklace Oct 24, 2008 @ 9:15 pm | delete
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  • portagecogop Oct 22, 2008 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    I enjoyed reading your lens Great Job. Very Useful
  • Oct 15, 2008 @ 11:40 pm | delete
    Great lens brother. Coming across your site reminded me of something the Lord had me write. I titled it "The Master Painter. The Lord has used it numerous times to touch the hearts of His people. It is so amazing how the Lord uses such Parables to get behind the defenses of the mind. What an awsome God we serve.
  • The_Homeopath Sep 26, 2008 @ 9:46 am | delete
    My children have a wonderful little story book called "The Parable of the Lily". It's a beautiful Easter story based upon the teachings of Christ. I'd be very interested in seeing you make a lens on the best Biblical story books for young children - we're a bit tired of Alice in Bibleland.
  • caroleowen Sep 16, 2008 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    What a useful website.
    Thank you.
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Aug 21, 2008 @ 8:13 pm | delete
    Jesus spoke in parables. I think the meaning stays with us longer that way. Some have touched me more than others. the Good Samaritan holds a special place in my heart.
    Beautiful lens
    Lizzy
  • dwdave Aug 3, 2008 @ 12:35 pm | delete
    This is Awesome
  • business-long-distance Jul 24, 2008 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    Hey, great resource! Glad to always see others in Christ on here. God bless!
  • eccles1 Jun 7, 2008 @ 8:32 pm | delete
    what a nice lens I love the Sower! thank you
    Having a personal one on one relationship with God is what Jesus was teaching he said' know the truth and the truth will make you free' I have a duel going on check it out the question is ' Did Jesus question God at his 'end'?
  • cappuccino136 Apr 26, 2008 @ 2:30 pm | delete
    A very nice lens. I really enjoyed studying the parables in BSF this year also. As you pointed out, they are really memorable and excellent teaching tools.
  • Susan52 Mar 31, 2008 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    Very nice! Glad I found this lens!
  • DogWhisperWoman Mar 26, 2008 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Someone asked me why Jesus always spoke in parables. I told the person that he answered that himself. He had to use examples that people understood . He had to be on their level 5*
  • riff999 Mar 22, 2008 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Very inspirational and a great reference. Well done!
    ~Jane
  • chloecavanaugh Mar 21, 2008 @ 9:33 pm | delete
    We need more lenses like this one! Amen, and praise the Lord!
    *****
    God bless, Chloe
  • SemperFidelis Mar 11, 2008 @ 7:59 am | delete
    In Bible Study Fellowship we are studying Matthew and I've done my fair share of parable studies lately. All good, of course! Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :o)
  • driewe Mar 8, 2008 @ 12:11 pm | delete
    Great lens, 5 stars
    Orthodox Study Bible - Utilizing the Septuagint scriptures that Jesus used
  • e_barrett Mar 7, 2008 @ 8:12 am | delete
    "One common characteristic of the parables he told was that they would contain a twist which would have been totally unexpected by the original listeners." When you begin to understand how shocking some of these parables were to Jesus' contemporaries, it's no wonder they viewed him as a revolutionary.

    Great lens.
  • Tiddledeewinks Feb 4, 2008 @ 1:53 pm | delete
    "Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel". You have found yet another way to do that.Congradulations! 5*'s
  • Vic_Goodman Feb 3, 2008 @ 12:40 am | delete
    Thank you for this resource to all the parables of Jesus.
    Listen or read the The Story of Jesus here.
  • Senora_M Dec 29, 2007 @ 9:54 pm | delete
    Great lens! Thanks for putting it together--looks like a lot of hard work but well worth it! God bless you! <>< 5*s
  • Words-of-Encouragement Nov 16, 2007 @ 6:31 am | delete
    Hello!
    This is a wonderful site! Thanks for sharing God's Word! My lens is Seeking Him in all things... Nice to meet another believer!
  • AMK Oct 16, 2007 @ 11:02 am | delete
    I just searched Jesus and found your lens. Praise the lord :-)
  • aande Sep 19, 2007 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    Nice lens. I appreciate your willingness to spread the Word! Awesome! In His service,
    Eric
  • d-artist Sep 18, 2007 @ 2:51 pm | delete
    I live for HIM! great lens and thanks for sharing your love.
  • gods_grace_notes Aug 21, 2007 @ 7:35 am | delete
    Dear Lens4Him, THANK-YOU!
  • Forgiven Aug 20, 2007 @ 7:57 am | delete
    I had to come read again -BRAVO! Please visit my faithography lens when you get time and rate it if you would.
  • Margaret_Schaut Jul 25, 2007 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    A very useful list of the parables and I really hope this becomes a popular lens!
  • Jump-Start-Your-Finances Jul 12, 2007 @ 10:59 am | delete
    Great lens. Thank you for sharing!
  • jeffwend Jun 28, 2007 @ 10:17 am | delete
    Great list of Parables.
  • Forgiven Jun 25, 2007 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    I love this lens!

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