The Parables

The short stories Jesus told to make a point.

• good Samaritan IDIOM A person who helps someone in distress out of their own good nature.
• the prodigal son IDIOM Someone who returns, chastened and repentant, after a period of reckless or wasteful living.
• the eleventh hour IDIOM The very last possible moment before a deadline or a decisive event.
• separate the wheat from the chaff IDIOM To select only that which is of value.
• a house built on sand IDIOM A plan or venture with no solid foundation, liable to collapse under pressure.
• the widow's mite IDIOM A small gift that represents a great sacrifice for the person who gives it.
• a good and faithful servant IDIOM Someone praised for loyal, diligent, and dependable service.
• bury your talents IDIOM To waste your natural abilities by failing to use or develop them.
• kill the fatted calf IDIOM To begin a festive celebration and rejoice for someone's long-awaited return.
• fall by the wayside IDIOM To fail to be completed, particularly for lack of interest; to be left out, to suffer from neglect.