Prudence

The lesson is that you should be ready for Jesus christs second coming.

There are nine parables in the Gospel of Mark: the parable of the sower, the parable of the lamp, the parable of the growing seed, the parable of the mustard seed, the parable of the wicked tenants, the parable of the fig tree, the parable of the wedding feast, the parable of the ten virgins, and the parable of the talents.

A parable is a very short story that illustrates some virtue. For example the parable of the seven wise virgins simply states that it is good to be prepared.