The Parables of Jesus (Religion 390R): Student Readings

Note to students: You are not required to read any of the suggested materials that are not available in your language.

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Parables

• Matthew 13:13–15; Mark 4:12, 33–34; Luke 8:10; Bible Dictionary, “Parables.”

• “Parables of the Master,” Ensign, July 2007, 40–43.

Lesson 2: The Sower

• Matthew 13:1–23.

• New Testament Student Manual (Church Educational System manual, 2014), 43–44.

Lesson 3: The Wheat and the Tares

• Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43.

• New Testament Student Manual, 45–46.

Lesson 4: The Mustard Seed and the Hidden Leaven

• Matthew 13:31–33.

• New Testament Student Manual, 46.

Lesson 5: The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price

• Matthew 13:44–46.

• New Testament Student Manual, 47.

Lesson 6: The Gospel Net

• Matthew 13:47–50.

• M. Russell Ballard, “The Truth of God Shall Go Forth,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 81–84.

Lesson 7: The Unmerciful Servant

• Matthew 18:21–35.

• New Testament Student Manual, 59–60.

Lesson 8: The Laborers in the Vineyard

• Matthew 20:1–16.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Laborers in the Vineyard,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2012, 31–33.

Lesson 9: The Two Sons

• Matthew 21:28–32.

• David A. Bednar, “The Atonement and the Journey of Mortality,” Ensign, Apr. 2012, 40–47.

Lesson 10: The Marriage of the King’s Son

• Matthew 22:1–14.

Lesson 11: The Fig Tree

• Matthew 24:32–34.

Lesson 12: The Ten Virgins

• Matthew 25:1–13.

• Dallin H. Oaks, “Preparation for the Second Coming,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 7–10.

Lesson 13: The Talents

• Matthew 25:14–30.

• Ronald A. Rasband, “Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Talents,” Ensign, Aug. 2003, 32–35.

Lesson 14: The Seed Growing by Itself

• Mark 4:26–29.

• New Testament Student Manual, 108.

• Dieter F. Uchtdorf, “It Works Wonderfully!” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2015, 20–23.

Lesson 15: The Two Debtors

• Luke 7:36–50.

• New Testament Student Manual, 154–55.

Lesson 16: The Good Samaritan

• Luke 10:25–37.

• New Testament Student Manual, 159–60.

• Thomas S. Monson, “The Savior’s Call to Serve,” Ensign or Liahona, Aug. 2012, 4–5.

Lesson 17: The Importuned Friend

• Luke 11:1–13.

• New Testament Student Manual, 161.

• David A. Bednar, “Ask in Faith,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2008, 94–97.

Lesson 18: The Rich Fool

• Luke 12:13–21.

• New Testament Student Manual, 162.

Lesson 19: The Barren Fig Tree

• Luke 13:1–9.

• New Testament Student Manual, 163.

• Quentin L. Cook, “Reaping the Rewards of Righteousness,” Ensign, July 2015, 33–39.

Lesson 20: The Lost Sheep and Lost Piece of Silver

• Luke 15:1–10.

• New Testament Student Manual, 169–70.

Lesson 21: The Prodigal Son

• Luke 15:11–32.

• New Testament Student Manual, 170–72.

Lesson 22: The Unjust Steward

• Luke 16:1–12.

• New Testament Student Manual, 172.

• Henry B. Eyring, “Act in All Diligence,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2010, 60–63.

Lesson 23: Lazarus and the Rich Man

• Luke 16:19–31.

• New Testament Student Manual, 173–74.

Lesson 24: The Unjust Judge

• Luke 18:1–8.

• New Testament Student Manual, 177–78.

Lesson 25: The Pharisee and the Publican

• Luke 18:9–14.

• New Testament Student Manual, 178.

Lesson 26: The Good Shepherd

• John 10:1–18.

• New Testament Student Manual, 231–33.

Lesson 27: The Vine and the Branches

• John 15:1–8.

• New Testament Student Manual, 248.

• Jeffrey R. Holland, “Abide in Me,” Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 30–32.