The simplest definition of a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. In this study, we consider the very words of Jesus, the master storyteller, as He tells these short, simple stories based on real-life experiences in order to communicate spiritual truths. Jesus wanted His followers to know who God is, what His kingdom is like, and how they should live. Dig deeper into the meaning of these parables in lessons that conjure vivid imagery of the sights and sounds of ancient Israel.