“All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them.” Matt. 13:34Matt. 13:34

57 RecordedParables of Jesus

1. 1. Work At Any PlaceWork At Any Place

1. 1. Work At Any PlaceWork At Any Place

“Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life” Rev. 2:10

“I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.” Rev. 3:1

If you are not a Christian everywhere you go, then you are not a Christian anywhere !

2. 2. Makes Little NoiseMakes Little Noise

2. 2. Makes Little NoiseMakes Little Noise

“Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time” 1 Pet. 5:6

“you also aspire to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you”

1 Thess. 4:11

2. 2. Makes Little NoiseMakes Little Noise

“pray for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence”

1 Tim. 2:2

“let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.” Thess. 4:11

3.3.Ragged Edges Does Not Stop ThemRagged Edges Does Not Stop Them

Troubles do not stop a Christian

3.3.Ragged Edges Does Not Stop ThemRagged Edges Does Not Stop Them

2 Cor. 11:23-33 - Paul’s Ragged Edges

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil. 4:13

“The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD.”

Job 1:21

4. 4. Black Eye Does Not Stop ThemBlack Eye Does Not Stop Them

4. 4. Black Eye Does Not Stop ThemBlack Eye Does Not Stop Them

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven” Matt. 5:10-12

“all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.” 2 Tim. 3:12

4. 4. Black Eye Does Not Stop ThemBlack Eye Does Not Stop Them

“Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY," says the Lord.” Rom. 12:19

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Rom. 12:21

Does Not Retaliate

5.5.Unusual Become ValuableUnusual Become Valuable

Sweden Three Skilling Banco, Yellow Color Error, 1855

5.5.Unusual Become ValuableUnusual Become Valuable

“(Jesus) who gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from every lawless deed and purify for Himself His own peculiar people, zealous for good works.” Tit. 2:14

“there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.” 2 Tim. 4:8

1. Works in any place any time1. Works in any place any time

2. Makes little noise in working2. Makes little noise in working

3. Ragged edges does not stop3. Ragged edges does not stop

4. Black eye does not stop4. Black eye does not stop

5. Unusual become valuable5. Unusual become valuable

They stick to one thing until they get there

• HearHear John 12:48John 12:48

• BelieveBelieve John 8:24John 8:24

• RepentRepent Luke 13:3Luke 13:3

• ConfessConfess Matt. 10:32-33Matt. 10:32-33

• BaptizedBaptized Mark 16:16Mark 16:16

• FaithfulFaithful Matt. 24:13Matt. 24:13