A parable is an illustrative discourse or story that uses common events and culture and is meant to convey a meaning or lesson. Jesus used parables extensively. Some of the Old Testament parables are Trees Making a King (2 Sam. 12:1-4), The Thistle and the Cedar (2 Kings 14:9), Israel, a Vine Planted by Water (Ezek. 24:10-14), etc. Some New Testament parables are The Sower (Luke 8:5-8), the Ten Virgins (Matt. 25:1-13), The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37), The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), etc. See the section on Parables.