The parables are unique only in a very limited sense, in that the primary teaching of Jesus is not taking texts out of the Hebrew scriptures and explaining them, blasting them, commenting on them.

Luke is the only gospel writer who tells the parables of the prodigal ... The Pharisees are a consistent foil to Jesus' message. The scribes (Scripture copyists), lawyers (experts in the law ...

The reason Elizabeth equates living water with the Holy Spirit is because of what Jesus said later in his ministry: "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. He who believes in me, as the ...

Jesus foretold his death and resurrection to prepare his followers — and us — for the hope of eternal life through God’s love ...