What reply did Christ make?
Answer
"He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of
heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more
abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Therefore speak I to
them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand."
Verses 11-13.
NOTE - Christ's object, therefore, in using parables was to teach the mysteries, or truths, of the
kingdom of heaven-truths not necessarily difficult to understand, but which had long been hidden or
obscured by sin, apostasy, and tradition-in such a way that the spiritually minded and those desirous of
learning the truth, might understand them, and the worldly minded and unwilling would not. When asked
the meaning of any parable, Christ readily explained it to His disciples. Matt. 13: 36-43; Mark 4: 33, 34.
See Luke 9: 9-15.
What is said of God's faithfulness in keeping His promises ?
Upon what ground were the previous promises then renewed to Abraham?
What charge did Jesus bring against the Pharisees?
How far-reaching is God's ability to reveal the future?
What portion of this period was to reach to Christ, the Messiah, or Anointed One?
18. What does the prophet say the two -horned -beast power will attempt to enforce upon all the people?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle