As 10 parábolas mais importantes de Jesus

Jesus ensinou lições profundas por meio de parábolas, histórias curtas e simbólicas que comunicam verdades espirituais. Cada parábola tem um significado especial e atemporal, revelando o caráter de Deus e ensinando como viver como cristãos. Aqui estão 10 das parábolas mais marcantes e suas lições:

1. Parábola do Semeador (Mateus 13:3-9)

And he spoke many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; 
And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the wayside, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 
Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and immediately they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: 
And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 
And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them: 
But others fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some a hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 
Who has ears to hear, let him hear. 

Mateus 13:3-9

A parábola do semeador fala sobre a receptividade das pessoas à Palavra de Deus. Cada tipo de solo representa diferentes maneiras de receber e aplicar o Evangelho em nossas vidas. Somente um coração fértil e comprometido pode dar frutos espirituais abundantes.

2. O Bom Samaritano (Lucas 10:25-37)

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tested him, saying, Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? 
He said unto him, What is written in the law? how read you? 
And he answering said, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself. 
And he said unto him, You have answered right: this do, and you shall live. 
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbor? 
And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, who stripped him of his clothing, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 
And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side. 
But a certain Samaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him, 
And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 
And on the next day when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the innkeeper, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever you spend more, when I come again, I will repay you. 
Which now of these three, think you, was neighbor unto him that fell among the thieves? 
And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do you likewise. 

Lucas 10:25-37

Essa parábola nos ensina sobre o amor ao próximo, independentemente de raça ou religião. O samaritano ajudou um desconhecido, mostrando que a verdadeira fé se revela no amor ao próximo.

3. A Ovelha Perdida (Lucas 15:4-7)

What man of you, having a hundred sheep, if he loses one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he finds it? 
And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. 
And when he comes home, he calls together his friends and neighbors, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. 
I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine just persons, who need no repentance. 

Lucas 15:4-7

Deus é como o pastor que busca incessantemente uma ovelha perdida. Essa parábola revela o amor incansável de Deus pelos pecadores, celebrando a alegria no céu quando alguém se arrepende.

4. O Filho Pródigo (Lucas 15:11-32)

And he said, A certain man had two sons: 
And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me. And he divided unto them his living. 
And not many days later the younger son gathered everything together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living. 
And when he had spent everything, there arose a great famine in that land; and he began to be in want. 
And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine. 
And he would gladly have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him. 
And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! 
I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before you, 
And am no more worthy to be called your son: make me as one of your hired servants. 
And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him. 
And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in your sight, and am no more worthy to be called your son. 
But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and sandals on his feet: 
And bring here the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry: 
For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry. 
Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 
And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant. 
And he said unto him, your brother has come; and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound. 
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore his father came out, and entreated him. 
And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years have I served you, neither transgressed I at any time your commandment: and yet you never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends: 
But as soon as this your son came, who has devoured your living with harlots, you have killed for him the fatted calf. 
And he said unto him, Son, you are ever with me, and all that I have is yours. 
It was right that we should make merry, and be glad: for this your brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found. 

Lucas 15:11-32

A parábola do filho pródigo fala sobre o perdão e o amor incondicional de Deus por Seus filhos, mesmo quando se desviam.

5. A Pérola de Grande Valor (Mateus 13:45-46)

45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking fine pearls:

46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.

Mateus 13:45,46

Jesus ensina que o Reino de Deus é o bem mais precioso e devemos estar dispostos a renunciar tudo para possuí-lo.

6. O Fariseu e o Publicano (Lucas 18:9-14)

And he spoke this parable unto certain who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others: 
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee, and the other a tax collector. 
The Pharisee stood and prayed thus with himself, God, I thank you, that I am not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this tax collector. 
I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess. 
And the tax collector, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner. 
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other: for everyone that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted. 

Lucas 18:9-14

Essa parábola nos lembra que Deus valoriza um coração humilde e arrependido, em contraste com a arrogância espiritual. O publicano, ao reconhecer seus pecados, foi justificado diante de Deus.

7. Os Talentos (Mateus 25:14-30)

For the kingdom of heaven is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 
And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his own ability; and immediately took his journey. 
Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made five other talents. 
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained another two. 
But he that had received one went and dug in the earth, and hid his lord's money. 
After a long time the lord of those servants came, and settled accounts with them. 
And so he that had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, Lord, you delivered unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. 
His lord said unto him, Well done, you good and faithful servant: you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord. 
He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, you delivered unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them. 
His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of your lord. 
Then he who had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew you that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not spread: 
And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the earth: lo, there you have what is yours. 
His lord answered and said unto him, You wicked and slothful servant, you knew that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not spread: 
You ought therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received my own with interest. 
Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him who has ten talents. 
For unto everyone that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has. 
And cast the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 

Mateus 25:14-30

Nesta história, Jesus ensina sobre a responsabilidade de usar bem os dons e recursos que Deus nos confiou. A fidelidade nas pequenas coisas abre portas para bênçãos maiores.

8. O Rico e Lázaro (Lucas 16:19-31)

There was a certain rich man, who was clothed in purple and fine linen, and feasted sumptuously every day: 
And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, who was laid at his gate, full of sores, 
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 
And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 
And in hades he lifted up his eyes, being in torment, and seeing Abraham far off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. 
But Abraham said, Son, remember that you in your lifetime received your good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and you are tormented. 
And besides all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they who would pass from here to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from there. 
Then he said, I pray you therefore, father, that you would send him to my father's house: 
For I have five brothers; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment. 
Abraham said unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 
And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent. 
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead. 

Lucas 16:19-31

A parábola alerta sobre as consequências de negligenciar os necessitados e viver para si mesmo. Também destaca a realidade do julgamento e da vida após a morte.

9. O Joio e o Trigo (Mateus 13:24-30)

Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man who sowed good seed in his field: 
But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way. 
But when the plant was sprung up, and brought forth fruit, then appeared the tares also. 
So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? from where then has it tares? 
He said unto them, An enemy has done this. The servants said unto him, Will you then that we go and gather them up? 
But he said, Nay; lest while you gather up the tares, you root up also the wheat with them. 
Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather you together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. 

Mateus 13:24-30

Essa história simboliza o bem e o mal coexistindo no mundo até o julgamento final, quando Deus fará a separação entre os justos e os ímpios.

10. As Dez Virgens (Mateus 25:1-13)

Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 
And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 
But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 
While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 
And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom comes; go out to meet him. 
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 
And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 
But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go you rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 
And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 
Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 
But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of man comes. 

Mateus 25:1-13

Jesus enfatiza a necessidade de estarmos sempre preparados espiritualmente para Sua segunda vinda, pois ninguém sabe o momento exato.

As parábolas de Jesus continuam sendo fontes ricas de sabedoria e direção para a vida cristã. Ao aplicarmos esses ensinamentos, nos aproximamos mais de Deus e de Sua vontade.

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