From what sources did Christ usually draw His parables?

Answer

From nature and from every-day experiences.

What would make the death of Christ in vain?
Because of the interest which this miracle created in Him, what did the Pharisees say?
What is the mark of a true friend?
What is the beginning of wisdom?
Under what threatened penalty is the worship of the image of the beast enforced?
What is said of one who professes to know the Lord, but does not keep His commandments?
When were the first of these signs to appear, and what were they to be?

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