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.
5. What further statement of Christ seems to lay the responsibility for the origin of sin upon Satan and his angels?
After one truly receives Christ, whose life will be manifested in him?
If one professes to abide in Christ, how ought he to walk?
How is the church of the last days described?
By what other terms are these covenants designated?
What will God's faithful servants be doing at this time?
What endearing title is given the sixth church?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle