The joy of Jesus Christ’s parables

[Lafftur]

Jesus could have spoken plainly and clearly and to some He did but, publicly He spoke in parables….

Parables are stories that contain God’s Truth or message yet, even though it was spoken publicly-seen and heard - which is the natural physical realm, the parables can only be seen, heard and understood spiritually - by the Holy Spirit.

And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”

He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
Matthew 13:10-17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Matthew 13:10-17&version=NKJV


All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

“I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.”
Matthew 13:34-35 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Matthew 13:34-35&version=NKJV

God will reveal Himself to the humble…

Dear Heavenly Father,

We humble ourselves and ask You for Your Truth. May Your Holy Spirit plainly reveal to all that humble themselves, trusting NOT in any denomination or any “man” but only in You to be given the understanding of the Truth of Your Word which gives life to the hearer, in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen and amen.

 

[Pilgrimshope]

Amen loved the post !! because the gospel is of faith have you noticed how the parables envoke consideration , contemplation and make us think about what he’s saying ?

faith is about belief the law was about hearing a rule and keeping the rule of why not to do under threat of death. The gospel says “ believe “

his parables offer pure understanding but no hardened rule pertaining to outward things “ the kingdom of heaven is like this “ or “ a man had two sons “ he’s always evoking believers in him to consider and ponder what he’s saying so it becomes part of thier mind and heart when it finally makes sense it. Scones part of thier new nature it renews the spirit of our minds and was fulfillment of prophecy that he would speak this way which you noted

“Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭78:1-2‬ ‭KJV‬‬

Jesus words create faith in us that remains with us and leads to saving faith it’s why they are so different compared to other scripture

“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭10:17‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭13:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭11:15‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“And he said unto them, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.”
‭‭Mark‬ ‭4:9‬ ‭KJV‬‬

“It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.”
‭‭John‬ ‭6:63‬ ‭

“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.”
‭‭Revelation‬ ‭2:29‬ ‭KJV‬‬

 

[Rhomphaeam]

Jesus could have spoken plainly and clearly and to some He did but, publicly He spoke in parables….

Parables are stories that contain God’s Truth or message yet, even though it was spoken publicly-seen and heard - which is the natural physical realm, the parables can only be seen, heard and understood spiritually - by the Holy Spirit.

And the disciples came and said to Him, “Why do You speak to them in parables?”

He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For whoever has, to him more will be given, and he will have abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.

Therefore I speak to them in parables, because seeing they do not see, and hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. And in them the prophecy of Isaiah is fulfilled, which says: ‘Hearing you will hear and shall not understand, And seeing you will see and not perceive; For the hearts of this people have grown dull. Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they have closed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest they should understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should heal them.’ But blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears for they hear; for assuredly, I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.
Matthew 13:10-17 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Matthew 13:10-17&version=NKJV


All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

“I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things kept secret from the foundation of the world.”
Matthew 13:34-35 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage?search=Matthew 13:34-35&version=NKJV

God will reveal Himself to the humble…

Dear Heavenly Father,

We humble ourselves and ask You for Your Truth. May Your Holy Spirit plainly reveal to all that humble themselves, trusting NOT in any denomination or any “man” but only in You to be given the understanding of the Truth of Your Word which gives life to the hearer, in the Name of Jesus Christ, amen and amen.

In reading the parables, as presented by the Lord in Mathew chapter thirteen, beginning with the parable of the sower through to the parable of the net (Matthew 13:1-52), we see that just before this passage, Jesus makes a public separation, concerning His mother, brothers and sisters. The fullness of this separation is according to a prophecy of Isaiah 6:9-12. The means by which this separation is achieved is by speaking parables (Matthew 13:13).

The Lord made a distinction between Himself and His family to demonstrate the meaning of the Kingdom of Heaven and to show that though its dominion had not changed, those who would be considered sons of the kingdom would be those who believe in Christ Himself (Matthew 12:46-50). From this moment the nearness and dominion of the kingdom are hidden, except to the disciples. All of the parables therefore, which are included from the parable of the sower to the parable of the net, speak about this separation.

This hiding of the kingdom had a consequence not only for Israel, but it had a consequence for the kingdom itself. This consequence points to the very meaning of the parables, which in reality explain this historical effect as well as its outworking into the future. What is this effect? It is the instant understanding of the broader dominion of the Kingdom of Heaven, “peace to [those] who were far away, and peace to those who were near” (Ephesians 2:17). Centrally, it speaks of the uncovering of the Cross of Christ, without which there can be no forgiveness for sin and therefore no direct relationship with the Father in heaven.

The Apostles were told many times that Christ was to die in Jerusalem, yet they could not fathom its meaning. Several disciples even took swords along to the last Passover meal (Luke 22:38). When Peter drew his sword and struck one of those who arrested Jesus (John 18:10), I see a man who is still trying to turn the Lord away from the Cross. It is the peace of God, through the Cross that serves as a basis for the kingdom itself. The Kingdom of Heaven would have to remain hidden until the Father had a just basis to forgive men. Only then could the Kingdom of Heaven come in power. Ergo - the Day of Pentecost.

I wonder what especial thing the brethren are lacking - seeing as they all believe who confess Christ - that they should be yet waiting for Christ to open their hearts by the Holy Spirit to understand that which was hidden in the Lord's day - yet is revealed to every soul of man or woman who received a gift of faith to believe into Him?

 

[Hitch]

In reading the parables, as presented by the Lord in Mathew chapter thirteen, beginning with the parable of the sower through to the parable of the net (Matthew 13:1-52), we see that just before this passage, Jesus makes a public separation, concerning His mother, brothers and sisters. The fullness of this separation is according to a prophecy of Isaiah 6:9-12. The means by which this separation is achieved is by speaking parables (Matthew 13:13).

The Lord made a distinction between Himself and His family to demonstrate the meaning of the Kingdom of Heaven and to show that though its dominion had not changed, those who would be considered sons of the kingdom would be those who believe in Christ Himself (Matthew 12:46-50). From this moment the nearness and dominion of the kingdom are hidden, except to the disciples. All of the parables therefore, which are included from the parable of the sower to the parable of the net, speak about this separation.

This hiding of the kingdom had a consequence not only for Israel, but it had a consequence for the kingdom itself. This consequence points to the very meaning of the parables, which in reality explain this historical effect as well as its outworking into the future. What is this effect? It is the instant understanding of the broader dominion of the Kingdom of Heaven, “peace to [those] who were far away, and peace to those who were near” (Ephesians 2:17). Centrally, it speaks of the uncovering of the Cross of Christ, without which there can be no forgiveness for sin and therefore no direct relationship with the Father in heaven.

The Apostles were told many times that Christ was to die in Jerusalem, yet they could not fathom its meaning. Several disciples even took swords along to the last Passover meal (Luke 22:38). When Peter drew his sword and struck one of those who arrested Jesus (John 18:10), I see a man who is still trying to turn the Lord away from the Cross. It is the peace of God, through the Cross that serves as a basis for the kingdom itself. The Kingdom of Heaven would have to remain hidden until the Father had a just basis to forgive men. Only then could the Kingdom of Heaven come in power. Ergo - the Day of Pentecost.

I wonder what especial thing the brethren are lacking - seeing as they all believe who confess Christ - that they should be yet waiting for Christ to open their hearts by the Holy Spirit to understand that which was hidden in the Lord's day - yet is revealed to every soul of man or woman who received a gift of faith to believe into Him?

Interesting that despite having the best teacher possible , they didnt catch on until that walk to Emmaus.