Ellen White discusses the "parables of the kingdom of Heaven" in several of her writings, highlighting how Jesus used these stories to illustrate spiritual truths using familiar, everyday experiences. Here are some key points and examples from her books: 1. The Parable of the Net (Matthew 13:47-50) - Jesus said, “Again, the kingdom of Heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind... So shall it be at the end of the world. The angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just...” (2SP 253.1; COL 122) - This parable emphasizes the final separation of the righteous and the wicked at the end of the world. 2. The Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) - “The kingdom of heaven,” He said, “is as a man traveling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods...” (COL 325.2) - This parable teaches about responsibility and faithfulness in using the gifts God has given. 3. The Parable of the Sower (Mark 4:26-28) - “So is the kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground... and the seed should spring and grow up, he knoweth not how...” (CT 140.2; SpTEd 68.1) - This parable illustrates the mysterious and gradual growth of God’s kingdom in the hearts of people. 4. The Parable of the Ten Virgins (Matthew 25:1-13) - “Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins...” (GC 393.2) - This parable represents the church in the last days and the importance of spiritual readiness. 5. The Parable of the Householder (Matthew 20:1-16; 13:51-52) - “The kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which went out early in the morning to hire labourers into his vineyard...” (COL 396.3) - This parable teaches about God’s generosity and the value of faithful service, regardless of when one is called. 6. The Purpose of Parables - Jesus used parables to connect natural things with spiritual truths, making them accessible and memorable for His listeners. “Natural things were the medium for the spiritual; the things of nature and the life-experience of His hearers were connected with the truths of the written word.” (COL 17.2) Ellen White’s book "Christ’s Object Lessons" (COL) is especially dedicated to explaining these parables and their lessons. She groups the parables by subject and draws out their spiritual significance, showing how they reveal the principles of God’s kingdom and the character He desires in His followers. If you would like more detail on a specific parable or its lesson, please let me know! References: - White, E. G. (1900). Christ’s Object Lessons (COL). - White, E. G. (1877). The Spirit of Prophecy, vol. 2 (2SP). - White, E. G. (1911). The Great Controversy (GC). - White, E. G. (1913). Counsels to Teachers, Parents, and Students (CT). - White, E. G. (1897). Special Testimonies on Education (SpTEd).