From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?

Answer

From nature and from every-day experiences.

What did the devout Simeon say when he saw the child Jesus?
What did Christ's words at Jacob's well lead the woman of Samaria to ask?
13. In this same prophecy, how is the Church of Rome, the Papacy, designated as the antitype of ancient Babylon?
Into what perplexity did Christ's working of miracles on the Sabbath throw the Pharisees?
What did Christ say would be the moral condition of the world just preceding His advent?
What precious promise has God made to His children?
Why are its gates not to be closed?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle