Parables of Time and Eternity

Most people agree that Jesus' parables are about the kingdom of God. But what is that? They seem to have a lot about hell and judgment, but how is that consistent with the Parable of the Prodigal Son and Jesus' search for "e;lost sheep"e;? They speak of the "e;Son of Man,"e; but who or what is that? Some have thought they predict the end of the world, but could that be a failure to understand bibl...