Between chapters 14 and 19 of the Gospel according to Luke, there are at least 12 distinct parables, each illustrating an aspect of the Kingdom of God, the character of the disciple, or divine justice. Here is an overview:
Luke 14
The of the Great Banquet (Luke 14.16-24)
The Tower to Be Built (Luke 14.28-30)
The Two Kings at War (Luke 14.31-32)
Luke 15
The Lost Sheep (Luke 15.3-7)
The Lost Coin (Luke 15.8-10)
The Prodigal Son (Luke 15.11-32)
Luke 16
The Unfaithful Steward (Luke 16.1-13)
The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16.19-31)
Luke 17
The Unworthy Servant (Luke 17.7-10) (Often regarded as a although very brief)
Luke 18
The Unjust Judge and the Widow (Luke 18.1-8
The and the tax collector (Luke 18.9-14)
Luke 19
The Servants and the Rewards, or the 10 Minas (Luke 19.11-27)
Some lists also include shorter images or parabolic teachings, such as the one about children or the rich, but the 12 above are the most clearly identified as parables.
This arrangement indicates that Luke deliberately placed at this point in the text various teachings given by the Master on separate occasions. It should also be noted that, on the assumption that the Messiah Jesus actually delivered a single discourse containing these eleven parables, it would have required, the assembly, sustained attention over a prolonged period, with no mention of any act of healing during this event. This analysis thus leads to the conclusion that Luke made a thematic grouping of parables told at different times and in different places.
We respect Luke’s choice, although his chronology is not strict. These parables were probably spoken in various places, in Galilee in particular, and sometimes on several occasions.