From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?

Answer

From nature and from every-day experiences.

After she became queen of Persia, how did Esther show her integrity to God?
What was He to take away in the midst of this week?
What is said of the stability of God's character?
By what authority was Sunday Sabbath-keeping instituted?
When the trees put forth their leaves, what do we know?
In what language had some of the Old Testament prophets already foretold these signs?
When we see all these things, what are we to know?

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