The New Testament Parables of the Kingdom explained
The Parables of the kingdom : a. The Sower ( Matt. 13:1-9 & 13:10-23) - The point - One’s response to the gospel shows one’s relationship to the kingdom. - In Matt. 13:19 calls the gospel “the word of the kingdom”. - Matt. 13:19 comments on those who hear the gospel and don’t respond, Matt. 13:20-22 comments on those who hear and respond positively (but not in saving faith), and Matt. 13:23 comments on those who hear and respond in saving faith; namely the message of the gospel produces fruit (though that “fruit” isn’t explained, but Matt. 13:18-23 suggest that it has something to do with persevering in trial, as well as avoiding “the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches“. It would see to be some sort of vague “fruit” that is the natural product of saving faith; perseverance and righteousness.). b. The Weeds (Matt. 13:24-29, 13:36-43) - The point - The kingdom isn’t what it looks like; it includes both true and fal