I am sure you are familiar with the story of the three little pigs. I mean most people are right?

Matthew 25:1 KJVS Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegro

Parables; we hear them and see them used commonly in the scriptures. Yet, what are they and more importantly what purpose do they serve?

Do you like figs? I personally enjoyed fig newtons when I was a child. Well, have you ever heard of the parable of the fig tree? Although a