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)
He spoke to them many things in parables and said to them: "A man went forth from his house in the morning to sow his seed."
"In his sowing some of it fell on the road, and the birds ate it."
"Some of it fell among rocks where there was no density of soil, and when it sprang up it withered because there was not much soil there."
"When the sun above it became warm, it was burned and dried up because it had no root."
"Some of it fell among the thorns, and the thorns grew and darkened it."
"Some of it fell on good ground and made fruit and produced, the first a hundredfold, the second sixty and the third thirty."
"Whoever has ears to hear let him hear"
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 tried or tested him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
He said unto him, What is written in the law? how read youi?
And he answering said, youi shall love the Lord - Kurios-Yehovah youri God-Theos with all youri heart, and with all youri soul, and with all yorui strength, and with all youri mind; and youri neighbour as yourself.
And he said unto him, youi have answered right: this do, and youi shall live.
But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Yeshua [God is Salvation], And who is my neighbour?
And Yeshua [God is Salvation] answering said, A certain [man] went down from Yerushalayim [Foundation of Peace] to Yericho [Its Moon], and fell among thieves, which 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 Levi (Levite) [Joined to], when he was at the place, came and looked [on him], and passed by on the other side.
But a certain Shomroni [watch-mountain], 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 morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave [them] to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever youi spendest more, when I come again, I will repay youi.
Which now of these three, think youi, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
And he said, He that showed mercy on him. Then said Yeshua [God is Salvation] unto him, Go, and do youi likewise.
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 an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, does not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find 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 neighbours, 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, which need no repentance.
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 after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.
And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty 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 fain (earnestly want to or long to; 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 youi,
And am no more worthy to be called youri son: make me as one of youri 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 youri sight, and am no more worthy to be called youri 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 shoes 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, You1s brother is come; and youri father has killed the fatted calf, because he has received him safe and sound.
And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.
And he answering said to [his] father, Lo, these many years do I serve youi, neither transgressed I at any time youri commandment: and yet youi never gave me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:
But as soon as this youri son was come, which has devoured youi living with prostitutes, youi have killed for him the fatted calf.
And he said unto him, Son, youi are ever with me, and all that I have is yoursi.
It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this youri brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
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)
"Again the Kingdom of heaven is like a certain merchant seeking precious stones."
"When he finds a good one, he sells all which he has and buys it"
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 which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
Two men went up into the temple to pray; the one a Pharisee [separatist], and the other a publican (tax collector).
The Pharisee [separatist] stood and prayed thus with himself, God-Theos, I thank youi, that I am not as other men [are], extortioners, unjust, adulterers, or even as this publican (tax collector).
I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I acquire.
And the publican (tax collector), standing afar off, would not lift up so much as [his] eyes unto heaven, but struck upon his breast, saying, God-Theos be merciful to me a sinner.
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified [rather] than the other: for every one that exalts himself shall be abased; and he that humbles himself shall be exalted.
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)
Again Yeshua [God is Salvation] told his disciples another example: "The Kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a far journey; he called his servants and dispersed to them his money".
"To one he gave five coins of gold, to the second he gave two coins of gold and to the third one, to each he gave according to what was suitable for him. Then he went on his journey".
"The one who received five coins of gold went and gained five others".
"Likewise the one who received two, went and gained two others".
"But he who received the one went, dug in the earth, and hid the money of his Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth]".
"After many days the Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth] of those servants came and sought from them an accounting of the money".
"The one who received five coins of gold came near and said to him: My Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth], you gave me five coins of gold and behold, for you, are five others which I have gained".
"His Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth] said to him: ‘Truly you are a good and faithful slave. Because you have been faithful in a little, I will appoint you over much; enter into the joy of your Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth]’".
"Also the one who received two coins of gold drew near and said: ‘My Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth], you gave me two coins of gold; here are two others which I have gained’".
"His Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth] said to him: ‘Truly you are a good and faithful slave. Because you have been faithful in a little, I will appoint you over much; enter into the joy of your Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth]’".
"Then he who had received the one drew near and said: ‘My Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth], I know that you are firm and hard and that you reap what you did not sow and gather what you did not gather’.
‘So in fear of you I went and hid your coin of gold and behold you have what is yours’".
"His Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth] answered and said: ‘Wicked and lazy slave, since you know that I reap what I did not sow and gather what I did not scatter’,
‘therefore, you should have given my wealth to my money-changers so that at my coming I would have received what is mine with profit’".
"Therefore, take from him the coin of gold and give it to the one who gained five coins of gold".
"To the one who has it will be given, but to the one who does not have that which was intended for him will be taken from him".
"As for the lazy slave, cast him into the darkness of the lowest places, in that place shall be for him weeping and gnashing of teeth".
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, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:
And there was a certain beggar named El’azar [whom God helps], which 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 Avraham [Exalted Father]’s [Exalted Father] bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;
And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Avraham [Exalted Father] afar off, and El’azar [whom God helps] in his bosom.
And he cried and said, Father Avraham [Exalted Father], have mercy on me, and send El’azar [whom God helps], that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
But Avraham [Exalted Father] said, Son, remember that youi in youri lifetime received youri good things, and likewise El’azar [whom God helps] evil things: but now he is comforted, and youi are tormented.
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that [would come] from there.
Then he said, I pray youi therefore, father, that youi would send him to my father’s house:
For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
Avraham [Exalted Father] says unto him, They have Moshe [He Who Draws Out Of The Waters] and the prophets; let them hear them.
And he said, No, father Avraham [Exalted Father]: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.
And he said unto him, If they hear not Moshe [He Who Draws Out Of The Waters] and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.
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)
He set before them another parable. "The Kingdom of heaven is like a man who sows good seed in his field."
"It came to pass when the men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares over the wheat, and he went away."
"It came to pass that when the herb grew up to make fruit, then he saw the tares".
"The servants of the landowner drew near to him and said to him; ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed, then where did the tares come from?’"
"He said to them, ‘My enemy did this! His servants said to him: ‘We will uproot the tares’"
"He said to them: ‘No, lest you uproot the wheat’"
"But let them remain together and grow up until the harvest and in the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers: ‘Gather the tares first and bind them into individual bundles for burning and the wheat put into the granary’"
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)
Again Yeshua [God is Salvation] said to his disciples: "The Kingdom of heaven is like ten virgins who took their lamps and went forth to meet a bridegroom and a bride".
"Five of them were lazy fools and five of them were alert and wise".
"The five foolish brought their lamps, but they brought no oil with them".
"The wise brought oil in their vessels with their lamps".
"The bridegroom was late and behold all of them lingered and slept".
"It came to pass at midnight that behold a voice was heard: ‘Behold the bridegroom is coming; come to meet him’".
"Then all those virgins came and trimmed their lamps".
"The foolish virgins said to the wise: ‘Give us some of your oil because our lamps have gone out’".
"The wise answered saying: ‘Go now to those who sell and buy for yourselves because there is not enough oil for us and you. We fear that it will be lacking for you’".
"It came to pass when they went to buy, the Bridegroom came; those who were ready went with him into the marriage ceremony and the gate was closed".
"Afterwards, the foolish came and called at the gate saying: ‘Our Adon [Lord - Kurios of the earth] open for us’".
"He answered them: ‘Truly I say to you, I do not know who you are’".
"Be careful, therefore, because you do not know the day nor the hour when the Bridegroom will come".
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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