Kingdom Truths: Introduction
Speaker: Rev. Ho-Ming Tsui
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-58
Why does Jesus speak in parables? (v. 10-15)
Understanding Parables:
1. Look for the one central truth in each parable
2. Look for one theme across different parables
3. Remember the cultural context
The First Four Parables:
• The seed and soil (v. 3-9; with explanation v. 18-23)
• The wheat & weeds (v. 24- 30 w/ explanation 36-43)
• The mustard seed (v. 31-32)
• The yeast and the loaf (v. 33)
The Second Four Parables:
• The hidden treasure (v. 44)
• The pearl of great price (v. 45-46)
• The fishnet (v. 47-50)
• The householder (v. 52)
What is the Central Theme? Bearing fruit for the Kingdom is a long and often painful process… but the King is with you and fighting for you!