Matthew 13:11-17
Summary for Matt 13:11-15: 13:11-15 a Jesus’ answer to the disciples’ question (13:10 b) was essentially that the people’s stubborn unbelief and rejection of Jesus had brought God’s condemnation. 13:11 c You are permitted to understand: God had enabled the disciples to comprehend Jesus’ significance and to respond to his message of the Kingdom in faith and obedience (see 13:19 d, 23 e).• the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven: Namely, that salvation is available to them in Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament promises.
13:13 f Jesus told parables, and those who believed understood while those who had rejected Jesus found that his parables intensified their unbelief.
• they don’t really see ... listen or understand: They lacked the faith that perceives the truth (13:19 g, 23 h) and acts upon it (Mark 8:18 i; John 12:40 j; see also Jer 5:21 k).
Summary for Matt 13:14-15: 13:14-15 l Like that of Isaiah, Jesus’ message has a dual effect: It judges people for unbelief and disobedience, and it creates a remnant of faithful ones who accomplish the Lord’s will (21:43 m).
Summary for Matt 13:16-17: 13:16-17 n Jesus brought into reality what the prophets and Old Testament saints desired to see and hear, that is, the fulfillment of Old Testament promises (see Isa 52:15 o; John 8:56 p; 1 Pet 1:10 q).
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