Scripture: Matthew 13:24-53
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)
Parables spoken to the multitudes (Matthew 13:1-35)The setting (Matthew 13:1-2)The introduction (Matthew 13:3-23)Three kingdom parables (Matthew 13:24-35)The parables of the wheat and darnel (Matthew 13:24-30)The parable of the mustard seed (Matthew 13:31-32)The parable of the leaven in the meal (Matthew 13:33-35)Parables spoken to the disciples (Matthew 13:36-53)The explanation of the parable of the wheat and darnel (Matthew 13:36-43)Three kingdom parables (Matthew. 13:44-50)The parable of the hidden treasure (Matthew 13:44)The parable of the pearl of great price (Matthew 13:45-46)The parable of the dragnet (Matthew 13:47-50)Conclusion: the parable of the householder (Matthew 13:51-53)Conclusion and application