This is the series introduction episode. Christ’s parables are given to the true believers in Christ to understand. And it is up to us to take what we learn from the parables and so apply it to our lives that we become disciple-making disciples of Jesus Christ. That was God’s original desire for Israel. But by their continual rebellion and unbelief, they judged themselves unworthy of these mysteries for now. But may we never forget that salvation is of the Jew first, then also the Gentile.