11 Metaphors for parable

5. Observe that the Parable of the Sower (Appendix 3) is an extended figure of speech.

Here, as the heading to the Twelfth Chapter of Second Book of Samuel says, "Nathan's parable of the ewe lamb causeth David to be his own judge," but the significant part of the story is that Nathan, with all his influence, could not force David to surrender his prey.

Jotham's parable of the trees of the wood choosing a king is as good an instance of the nature-fable, touched with fine irony and humor, as could be found.

The parables of our Lord, in particular, are admirable examples of its method.

The parables of the New Testament are the sublimest recognition of that instinct.

The parables of the chapter are companion pictures, and should be studied together in the light of the circumstances which were their common origin.

These parables are Christ's answer.

A parable is only a spoken symbol.

The parable is not only a story of salvation without an atonement, it is a story of salvation without Christ; and if no more is needed than what is given here, Christ Himself is no part of His own gospel, forgiveness can be had with no reference to Him.

The parable of Lazarus is the evangelical chord; this passage is the apostolic note.

The parable of the unjust steward is another illustration.

11 Metaphors for  parable