Although not exactly a parable, the judgment scene that concluded Jesus’ public teaching in Matthew brings together important themes of his parables of the kingdom.

The Parable of the Banquet illustrates the various responses to the generous invitation of the King.

Two parables directed against the religious leaders indicated why they would lose their management of the kingdom, and why others would take their place.

The early church produced several creeds that continue to exercise great influence over what Christians believe about Jesus Christ to this day. (Here is an accompanying presentation.)

To be ready for Jesus’ coming, we need to be doing what he has already told us to do.

Although we work for the growth of the kingdom, it grows mysteriously in ways that we cannot understand or control.

The parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that entering the kingdom of God is not about our work but God’s generosity.

Four short parables point to the surpassing value of the kingdom of God and the need to find it now.

Although the Kingdom of God started imperceptibly small, it will cover and fill the whole earth.

The parable often called the Wheat and the Tares gives hope that one day all will be made right.