Scripture: Matthew 13:1–23
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)
Parables spoken to the multitudes (Matthew 13:1-35)The setting (Matthew 13:1-2)The introduction 13:3–23The parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9)The purpose of the parables (Matthew 13:10-17)The parable explained (13:18-23)The seed “beside” (“on”) the road
The seed on “rocky places”
The seed among the thorns
The seed on the good soil
Conclusion and application