<< Previous | Index | Next >>"THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW" Chapter Thirteen Jesus began teaching in parables regarding the kingdom, seven recorded in this chapter (Mt 13:1-9,18-33,36-52). His goal appeared to separate the truth seekers from the curiosity seekers, as He explained the parables privately to His disciples (Mt 13:10-17,34-35). At Nazareth, He taught in the synagogue where He found an unreceptive audience (53-58). POINTS TO PONDER * The purpose of parables * What the parables reveal about the kingdom of heaven REVIEW QUESTIONS 1) What are the main points of this chapter? - Seven parables concerning the kingdom of heaven - Mt 13:1-9,18-33, 36-52 - The purpose of parables - Mt 13:10-17,34-35 - Jesus rejected at Nazareth - Mt 13:53-58 2) List the seven parables of Jesus found in this chapter (3,24,31,33, 44,45,47) - The parable of the sower - The parable of the wheat and tares - The parable of the mustard seed - The parable of the leaven - The parable of the hidden treasure - The parable of the pearl of great price - The parable of the dragnet 3) What was Jesus two-fold purpose in teaching in parables? (10-17, 34-35,51-52) - To keep truths of the kingdom hidden from those not seeking the truth - To illustrate truths of the kingdom to those with ears and hearts willing to listen 4) What does the parable of the sower illustrate? (3-9,18-23) - Different types of listeners and their response to the word of the kingdom 5) What does the parable of the wheat and tares illustrate? (24-30, 36-43) - The efforts of the devil to undermine the work of the Son of Man 6) What do the parables of the mustard seed and the leaven illustrate? (31-34) - The growth and spread of the kingdom heaven 7) What about the parables of the hidden treasure and pearl of great price? (44-46) - The great worth of the kingdom, found accidentally or after diligent search 8) What does the parable of the dragnet illustrate? (47-52) - The final makeup of the kingdom will be determined at the end of the age 9) Why was Jesus rejected by many at Nazareth? (53-58) - They were apparently blinded by their familiarity with Him and His family<< Previous | Index | Next >>
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