Matthew 13:51–58: Discipled for the Kingdom
As Jesus closes his parables of the kingdom, he draws a clear line: there is no neutrality between kingdom disciples and kingdom despisers. (Exposition of Matthew 13:51–58)
Read MoreAs Jesus closes his parables of the kingdom, he draws a clear line: there is no neutrality between kingdom disciples and kingdom despisers. (Exposition of Matthew 13:51–58)
Read MoreAs Jesus concludes his kingdom parables in Matthew 13, he gives promises and warnings. The kingdom of heaven is a two-edged sword. (Exposition of Matthew 13:44–50)
Read MoreFrom small and obscure beginnings, and through secret and hidden development, the kingdom of heaven will come by surprise. (Exposition of Matthew 13:31–35)
Read MoreIn the parable of the weeds, Jesus explains why the Son of Man is delaying final justice in the world. Wait patiently for the kingdom. (Exposition of Matthew 13:24–30, 36–43)
Read MoreThe parables are polarizing. Those who have faith profit from them; those without faith cannot understand them. Thus, faith reveals what God conceals. (Exposition of Matthew 13:10–17)
Read MoreAs Jesus begins his kingdom parables in Matthew 13, he opens with an exhortation: hear and understand the word of the kingdom. (Exposition of Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23)
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