From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?

Answer

From nature and from every-day experiences.

What followed immediately after the gaoler and his family had accepted Christ as their Saviour?
What divine purpose was wrought out in the sufferings of Christ?
What, therefore, did God say He would make?
How long will the saints engage in this work of judgment?
Whose sovereignty is thus challenged?
When this sign appeared, what were the disciples to do?
Why, under these plagues, does the Lord give men blood to drink?

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