Matthew 13:1-3a, 10-17
In Chapter 12, the Jewish leaders officially reject Christ.
From this point forward He only speaks in parables – Vs. 34
I. The Proclamation Of Parables – Vs. 1-3
. Vs. 24, 31, 33, 44, 45, 47
II. The Purpose Of Parables – Vss. 10-17
. A. To Reveal Truth – Vss. 11-12
. . Mystery: A biblical mystery is something that was previously unknown
. . That there would be a kingdom was clear in the Old Testament
. . The Coming King: Daniel 2:44, Ezekiel 37:24
. . The Coming Kingdom (Davidic Covenant): 2 Samuel 7:13-16, Isaiah 9:6-7, Zechariah 14:9
. . The mystery is the gap between the first and second coming – the Church age
. B. To Conceal Truth – Vss. 11-12
. C. To Fulfill Prophecy
. . Judgment – Vss. 14-15 (Isaiah 6:9-10)
. . Blessing – Vss. 16-17