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    Parables of Jesus — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on parables of jesus, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Luke 8:11 (KJV)

      In the parable of the sower, the seed is the ___ .

      Answer: word of God

      Study note. Luke 8:11.

      Read Luke 8:11 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Luke 10:33 (KJV)

      In the Good Samaritan, who helped the wounded man?

      Answer: A Samaritan

      Study note. A certain Samaritan… had compassion on him.

      Read Luke 10:33 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Luke 15:13 (KJV)

      What did the prodigal son squander?

      Answer: His inheritance

      Study note. Wasted his substance with riotous living.

      Read Luke 15:13 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Matthew 13:32 (KJV)

      The mustard seed grows into a great ___ .

      Answer: tree

      Study note. The least of all seeds… becometh a tree.

      Read Matthew 13:32 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Matthew 25:2 (KJV)

      In Matthew 25, how many virgins took oil with their lamps?

      Answer: 5

      Study note. Five were wise, and five were foolish.

      Read Matthew 25:2 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Matthew 13:44 (KJV)

      What did the man do who found the treasure in the field?

      Answer: Sold all he had to buy the field

      Study note. Selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.

      Read Matthew 13:44 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Matthew 25:18 (KJV)

      How many talents did the wicked servant hide?

      Answer: 1

      Study note. Matthew 25:18.

      Read Matthew 25:18 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Matthew 18:24 (KJV)

      What was forgiven the unforgiving servant?

      Answer: Ten thousand talents

      Study note. Matthew 18:24.

      Read Matthew 18:24 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Matthew 20 (KJV)

      Who paid all his workers the same wage?

      Answer: A vineyard owner

      Study note. Matthew 20 — the labourers in the vineyard.

      Read Matthew 20 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Matthew 7:24 (KJV)

      Which parable contrasts two builders?

      Answer: The wise and foolish builders

      Study note. Matthew 7:24–27.

      Read Matthew 7:24 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does parables of jesus point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?