“Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear”

All Posts Archived Lessons New Testament Old Testament Book of Mormon Doctrine & Covenants Search “Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear” CFMCorner Mar 17, 2023 5 min read Updated: Jun 24, 2025 CFM: March 20–26 Matthew 13 ( INT ); Luke 8 ( INT ); 13 ( INT ) Videos and Podcasts Video/ Podcast ​Lesson Extension ​Additional Materials Scripture Central Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​Teaching Tips Follow Him Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 Part 1 , Part 2 ​Transcript Line Upon Line Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​FHE Lesson Teaching with Power Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​ Don't Miss This Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​ ​CFM New Testament Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 Handout ​Unshaken Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 Part 1 , Part 2 ​ ​The Interpreter Foundation Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​ Study helps by Jonn Claybaugh ​Teaching Helps with John Hilton Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​ ​Talk of Him Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​ ​Ponderfun ​Matthew; Luke 8; 13 ​ ​Talking Scripture ​Matthew 13; Luke 8; 13 ​ Show Notes Resources and Insights about this Week's Lesson This lesson focuses on the Parables and Allegories of Jesus Christ. A Parables & Allegory link has just been added to the website. This section lists the parables and allegories in two ways: a table at the top of the page lists the parables in the order they appear in the New Testament with cross-references to where the parables are included in the different Gospel accounts. Then the parables and allegories are listed alphabetically with brief descriptions and another link that will take the reader to a more detailed summary. This page will include KJV and Interlinear (INT) links and references, such as Conference materials, videos, and more. This section is still under construction as various entries, links, and resources are still being added. As this will take some time to complete, your patience is greatly appreciated. The Greek word παραβολή “Parable” is a compound word made up of παρά [para] and βάλλω [vallo]; it literally means “around throwing,” suggesting the idea of throwing something out to examine it side-by-side. Words are fascinating and can teach many things, especially when we study their histories and origins. For example, let's examine the word parable. The stem para- means “around, by, near, beside, against, contrary to,”; and we see this stem in several English words such as parameter “around measure,” paragraph “around writing,” and parasite “feed beside.” The stem -vallo means to “throw, toss, scatter, or project outward,” and it is where English words such as ball, ballet, and vault were derived. While all these words might initially seem completely unrelated, one can see they were all derived from a similar source. The study of the origin of words is called etymology, which is also derived from Greek roots. The word ἐτυμολογία , which is itself a compound word, is comprised of ἔτυμος [etymos] “true sense” + λόγος [logos) which means “word, logic, reason, account, study, reckoning…” Logos is the word John used to open his gospel, “In the beginning was the logos (word).” Connecting with the language, context, and history is key to learning how to truly understand the parables that Christ taught. One needs to understand them in the way that Jesus intended them to be understood, and sometimes translations, and translations of translations, can muddy the waters, leading to confusion, misinterpretation, and misunderstandings. This is where an Interlinear translation can be very helpful, and Interlinear links (INT) are frequently added to the scriptures listed on these resource pages. Much can be learned and clarified by analyzing scripture from its earliest sources. We must also remember that while some of Christ's teachings may have been given in Greek, they were more likely originally delivered in Aramaic, so looking at Greek, Aramaic, and Hebrew sources is very helpful. This can help clarify meaning and help the reader connect to significant word plays, literary devices, and references that the Savior frequently used in his parables, allegories, and teachings. Like anything worthwhile, this is a skill that takes practice and time to develop, let alone master, but this is a process that can be very rewarding. Many who engage in this pursuit find their scripture study more meaningful and exciting as they learn to dig up hidden treasures and pearls of valuable wisdom. For this site, Blue Letter Bible's Interlinear Bible (BLB) is frequently referenced; it is a free, reliable, and easily accessible resource. BLB also does an excellent job breaking down the grammatical structure of passages for those who are not as familiar with the languages; this is really helpful for beginner and intermediate language students. Tutorials for BLB are listed below to help readers learn how to navigate the site. Major Topics & Events Major Events/ Doctrines ​Location ​Scripture Source ​Cross-References ​Videos Christ teaches with the Twelve in Galilee ​ Luke 8:1–3 ​ ​ ​Female Disciples ​ ​Luke 2 ​ ​See Lynne Wilson's Video & Commentary ​* Continuation of Miracles addressed in previous lessons: Stills a storm, Casts out a legion of evil spirits, Raises Jairus’s daughter, Heals woman with an issue of blood ​ Luke 8:22–25 ; Luke 8:26–39 ; Luke 8:41–42, 49–56 ; Luke 8:43–48 ​ Matthew 8:23–27 , Mark 4:35–41 ; Matthew 8:28–34 , Mark 5:1–20 ; Matthew 9:18–20, 23–26 , Mark 5:21–24, 35–43 ; Matthew 9:20–22 , Mark 5:25–34 , ​ Second rejection at Nazareth ​ ​ Matthew 8:28–34 , Mark 5:1–20 , Luke 8:26–39 ​ ​ Parables: ​ ​ ​ ​ Future of the kingdom ​ Matthew 13:1–53 , Mark 4:1–34 , Luke 8:4–18 ​ ​ The Kingdom of Heaven Discourse from a boat ​ Matthew 13:2 , Mark 4:1 ​ ​ Sower CFMCorner Insights ​ Matthew 13:3–9 , 18–23 , Mark 4:3–9 , 14–20 , Luke 8:4–8, 11–15 ​ ​ Understanding the Parable of the Sower Why parables? ​ Matthew 13:10–17 , 34–35 , Mark 4:10–13 , Luke 8:9–10 ​ ​ Parables of Jesus Candle ​ Luke 8:16–18 , Mark 4:21–25 ​ ​ Tares ​ Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43 , Mark 4:26–29 ​ ​ Mustard seed ​ Matthew 13:31–32 , Mark 4:30–32 , Luke 13:18–19 ​ ​Parables of Jesus: Jesus Declares the Parables of the Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, and Leaven Leaven ​ Matthew 13:33 , Luke 13:20–2 1 ​ ​ Treasure in field ​ Matthew 13:44 ​ ​ Pearl of great price ​Galilee Matthew 13:45–46 ​ Net ​Galilee Matthew 13:47–50 ​ Householder ​ Matthew 13:51–52 ​ ​ Finishes parables of the kingdom ​Galilee Mark 4:33–34 ​ ​ * Overlaps the previous lesson **Overlaps future lesson Church Videos & Resources Parables of Jesus: Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23) Parables of Jesus: The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (Matthew 13:36-43) Parables of Jesus: Jesus Declares the Parables of the Wheat and Tares, Mustard Seed, and Leaven (Matthew 13: 36-43) Parables of Jesus: The Kingdom of Heaven (Matt 13: 44-51) Seek Ye the Kingdom of God (Luke 12:13-34) Scripture Central Study Guide The Bible Project Overview Matthew 1-13 , Part 2: Matthew 14-28 Parables of Jesus Luke 3-9 , Luke 9-19 BYU’s RSC Names of the Parables Of Soils and Souls: The Parable of the Sower BYU Studies Matthew 11-12; Luke 11 Messages of Christ Understanding the Parable of the Sower Video Tours of the Holy Land Holy Land Tour: Galilee and the North Capernaum Galilee ( The Unexpected Home of the Messiah , The Unexpected Base of the Messiah , The Unexpected People of the Messiah ) The Decapolis The Chosen Series Luke 8:2, Jesus Heals Mary Magdalene Matthew 13:47-52, The Parable of the Fish in the Net Additional Videos & Insights BLB Tutorial s Latter Day Gospel Source Book of Mormon Study Notes Principle Challenge Study Group New Testament Archived Lessons Recent Posts See All Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” “Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel”