Matthew Sec 2 Doctrinal Response 2

Doctrinal Response (Matthew 13:1-52)

Table of Contents Overview

SEVEN PARABLES
setting forth the
“Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven”

Diagram of the 7 Parables (PDF)

Lesson 29
  • Only a single chapter response
  • Setting the scene by the seaside
  • Primarily private edification for the 12
  • Teaching in parables now (method change)
  • The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven
Lesson 30
  •  Reviews the structural outline and a timeline for the “mysteries of the kingdom of heaven”
  • Overview: 7 parables progressively reveal details about different phases of this entire “climatic stage.”
  • PARABLE #1, “The Sower Sowing the Seed,” is unique in its scope.
    • describes things that run from the commencement of the climatic stage all the way to the very end of it.
Lesson 31
  • PARABLE #1, The Sower Sowing Seed (cont’d)
  • PARABLE #2, The Wheat and Tares
    • Tares = counterfeit believers & infiltrators
    • Wheat = the genuine believing remnant of Israel
  • Timing: why reveal them now?
  • Why use parables?
  • Who gets the explanation of the parables
Lesson 32
  • PARABLE #3, The Mustard Seed
    • Mustard seed = small portion of Israel’s believing remnant
    • Sowing in the field = the Lord takes this small remnant and “sows” it out in “the world at large.”
  • The small remnant, sown among the nations, experiences phenomenal growth, becoming a great “tree.”
  • The scope of the 5th Installment, Matthew chapter 24; the beginning of sorrows
  • The Lord was preparing His apostles with specific details about their future ministry during the Tribulation
Lesson 33
  • PARABLE #4, The Leaven; the woman and the leaven
    • Woman = “the mother of harlots”, Zech 5, Rev 17
    • Leaven = ‘doctrine of the antichrist’, the 3 measures of meal
  • Its connection to Zechariah and The Revelation
Lesson 34
  • PARABLE #5, The Treasure Hid in a Field
    • Man = Lord Jesus Christ
    • Treasure = Remnant
    • Field = “the world”
    • Selling all that He hath = the Lord giving His life at the cross
  • The prophetic connection to Revelation chapter 12
Lesson 35
  • PARABLE #6, Pearl of Great Price
    • Merchant = Lord Jesus Christ
    • Seeking = Lord’s earthly ministry
    • One Pearl of Great Price = “little flock”
    • Sold all & bought it = the Lord giving his life at the cross
  • Distinction between “Treasure” vs. “Pearl”
  • Prophetic function of the “Pearl”
  • The Lord not only secures His people (the treasure) but also provides them with prepared, purchased leadership (the pearl) to guide them through their darkest hour.
Lesson 36
  • PARABLE #7, The Net Cast into the Sea
    • Sea = sea of humanity
    • The Net = worldwide reach/impact of the ‘gospel of the Kingdom during the Tribulation
    • Gathering of every kind (good & bad fish) = Gentile nations will have an opportunity to respond either positively (“good”) or negatively (“bad”) to the remnant’s message.
    • Drawing to shore = end of the Tribulation period
    • Angels separates this who heard the message
    • Bad cast away = unbelieving Gentiles are cast into judgment
  • This applies to the very end of the 5th Installment; “right at the end of the world”
  • Concluding event: Lord’s rejection in His hometown
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