Matthew 13

Were Jesus' Parables Really Supposed to Confuse People?

This article reflects on Jesus' teaching about his parables in Matthew 13:10-17. It confirms that the purpose of his parables was to reveal and conceal truth.

How the Kingdom Comes Matthew 13

Matthew 13 gives us the way of God of bringing his kingdom.

Anxiety Cuts the Mustard Lessons on Anxiety Series: Part 2

In the parable of the sower in Matthew 13, we read about the seed that is sown among thorns. Worry and the deceitfulness of wealth are these thorns, which work to choke out the Word of God and cause us to stumble in faith. This author challenges us not to worry, but instead to bear fruit for God’s kingdom.

The Perfect Model of Ministry

This article discusses two key principles from Matthew 13 that come from the perfect model of ministry, Jesus Christ: he loves the lost, and preaches the truth. The article encourages the same for all ministers, while directing them not to cater to unbelief, and to understand that people will respond in different ways to the truth.

Matthew 13:44 Commentary – The Concealing Field

This article is an exposition of Matthew 13:44.

Matthew 13 – The Kingdom of the Parables

This article looks at the parable of the wheat and tares in Matthew 13, and argues that the Lord Jesus is talking primarily about the history of Israel that climaxes in his own ministry.

Glory Veiled and Unveiled – The King of Glory: The Mystery of the Parables

Chapter 2 introduces the function and purpose of Jesus’ parables. The author makes use of Matthew 13:10–17 to focus on the mystery aspect of the parables.