The Kingdom of Glory, Life & Righteousness
In Matthew 13, Jesus shares four parables about the Kingdom of Heaven, emphasizing its mysteries and significance. The first parable describes the Kingdom as a hidden treasure in a field, which a man joyfully sells all he has to acquire. The second parable likens the Kingdom to a merchant seeking valuable pearls, ultimately selling everything for one precious pearl. The third parable illustrates a dragnet gathering fish of every kind, symbolizing the separation of the wicked from the righteous at the end of the age. The final parable compares a scribe who becomes a disciple of the Kingdom to a head of a household, bringing forth treasures both new and old. Christian explains that the first two parables were spoken to the crowds, while the last two were directed to the disciples, revealing deeper truths about the Kingdom. He emphasizes that understanding these parables requires spiritual insight and highlights the importance of recognizing the glory, life, and righteousness of the Kingdom. Ultimately, Christian calls for discipleship, urging believers to follow Christ wholeheartedly, as true disciples of the Kingdom.
Introduction to Matthew 13 and its parables
Parable of the hidden treasure
Parable of the costly pearl
Parable of the dragnet
Parable of the scribe
Difference between the first and last four parables
Understanding the mysteries of the Kingdom
Call to discipleship and following Christ
49 So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, 50 And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. 51 Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord. 52 Then said he unto them, Therefore every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is an householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old.
44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. 47 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind:
