The Parables of Matthew 13 Part 2

The Parables of Matthew 13

Matthew 13, Mark 4, Luke 8

Introduction

A. Matt 4:17, Matt 10:5-7 repent for the Kingdom is at hand.

B. Matt 12:22-32

1. The Unpardonable Sin

C. Teaching in Parables, Matt 13:1-3

1. Purpose: Matthew 13:10-18

a. To reveal truth to the disciples

b. To conceal truth from the masses

c. To fulfill prophecy

II. The Parables

A. The Sower: Matt 13:3-9 (Meaning vs 20-23)

1. Those who fall by the wayside are those who never believed in the first place

2. Those who fall on rocky places are those who hear the gospel, believe it, accept it and are saved

3. Those who fall among the thorns are also those who believe, but they never seem to be able to overcome the cares of the world

4. People who believe and are rooted in the Word of God, they overcome the world, and as a result they produce much fruit

B. The Wheat and the Weeds: Matthew 13:24-30 (Meaning vs 36-43)

1. Who is the sower? Christ Himself

2. The enemy is Satan, and the weeds are the sons of the evil one

3. The reapers are the angels and only at the final judgment, will they separate the good from the bad

4. The wheat will go into the Kingdom, the weeds will go into hell.

5. The barn is the Messianic Kingdom and Heaven