- the lost sheep: god loves sinners and is glad when they come back to a good life
- the mustard seed and the yeast: from a small begining the kingdom grew throughout the world
- the net and the weed: on earth the good and the bad live together until the end of the world
- the pearl of great price and the hidden treasure: the person who finds the kingdom feels happiness and to posses it, he or she will be willing to sell everything
- the persistent friend: keep praying to god and your prayers will be answered
- the pharisee and the tax collector: beware of being proud of your goodness and judging others
- the sower and the seed: be open to god's work and let it grow in our hearts
- the ten brides maids: be prepared with good deeds for the coming of jesus
- the three servents and the money: god expects us to use and develop the gifts he has givin us
- the unforgiving servent: as god forgives us, we should forgive each other
- the wedding feast: the kingdom is open to all people-we are free to enter or not
- the workers in the vineyard: even those who ask forgivness at the last moment will have joy in heaven
Parables