Scripture: Matthew 13:1-53
Lesson Outline
The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)The manifestation of the King (Matthew 8:1-11:1)The opposition to the King (Matthew 11:2-13:53)The evidence of opposition (Matthew 11:2-30)Illustrations of opposition to the King (Matthew 12:1-50)An adaptation of the King to His opposition (Matthew 13:1-53)(Parenthetical: an introduction to parabolic instruction)
Characteristics of parabolic instructionThe meaning of “parable”The purpose of parabolic instructionThe context of parabolic instructionThe content of this parabolic instructionThe significance of “mystery”The “mysteries of the kingdom of heaven”The interpretation of the parables of Matthew 13To correct the Jewish concept of the kingdomTo introduce the concept of ChristendomTo reveal new truths concerning the kingdom of heavenConclusion and application