Matthew Lesson 34: And Now a Chapter of Parables

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-53 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction 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 instruction The meaning of “parable” The purpose of parabolic instruction The context of parabolic instruction The content of this parabolic instruction The significance of “mystery” The “mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” The interpretation of the parables of Matthew 13 To correct the Jewish concept of the kingdom To introduce the concept of Christendom To reveal new truths concerning the kingdom of heaven Conclusion and application