The Bible · Church word
Parable
In plain words
A short story Jesus told to teach something.
The fuller definition
A short story Jesus told to teach something about God or God’s kingdom, using everyday things: seeds, coins, sheep, a father and two sons. Parables often end with a surprise that turns the listener’s expectations around.
Where it comes from
Luke 15
In The Bible: Its books, its translations, and how Lutherans read it.