This parable is similar to the parable of the lost sheep. It is an illustration of how God chases us. It is grouped along with the parable of the prodigal son and has a similar theme.

Jesus uses the parable of the lost sheep as an illustration of how God chases after us. It highlights how valuable each soul is to Him.

Jesus explains that salt without flavor is useless and likewise, Christians without the nature of Christ are useless.

Jesus describes in no uncertain terms what is necessary to become His disciple. He stresses the importance of counting the cost and gives examples. 

Jesus uses the parable of The Great Feast to explain the need be spiritually ready. In the parable, people accept the invitation but find excuses on the actual day when it is to take place.

Jesus uses a parable that describes a wedding feast. He says that when you attend a feast, you don't sit in an important place of honor because someone more honorable than yourself could come and then you will be asked to move. It is better to take a lowly place. 

Jesus using an illustration of a hen gathering her brood under her wings to describe Himself. This is a different side of Jesus. It describes His nurturing and protective nature. 

Jesus explains that in order to follow Him, you must strive to do so. The gate is narrow and many will seek to enter but will not be able. 

Jesus gives two parables to explain the nature of evil in the church. The first parable of the mustard seed describes how evil will come into the church and be found within it. The second parable explains how a small amount of sin can be incredibly destructive. 

Jesus cures a woman who has been bent over for 18 years. Rather than celebrating the miracle and the woman's new sense of freedom, the Pharisees complain that Jesus healed on the Sabbath.