| 13:11 |
The disciples have been granted knowledge
of the mysteries of the kingdom, but not to others. This is in fulfillment of the
prophetic motif of Isaiah 6:9. |
| 13:19—23 |
Parable of the seed and soils
(allegorical parable). Kingdom presented in "word" for which four responses are
possible—each with its peril or reward |
| 13:24—30; 37—43 |
Parable of the wheat and tares
(allegorical parable). The sower of good seed is the Son of Man; the field is the world;
the good seed are sons of the kingdom; tares are the sons of the evil one; the enemy who
sowed tares is the devil; the harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels.
Judgment occurs at the end of the age. |
| 13:31, 32 |
Parable of the mustard seed. From
unlikely, humble origins, to dominance (see Ezek. 17:23) |
| 13:33 |
Parable of the leaven. Kingdom
grows from hidden, unlikely origins to permeate the entire world |
| 13:44 |
Parable of the hidden treasure. The
kingdom is worth all we have |
| 13:45, 46 |
Parable of the costly pearl. The
kingdom is worth all we have |
| 13:47--50 |
Parable of the dragnet. True
membership in the kingdom will be clarified at the end of the age |
| 13:52 |
Parable of the head of the house. A
scribe with true understanding of the kingdom will be able to provide knowledge of both
old (revelation from Torah) and new (from Jesus) |
