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.
Upon what basis does the reward come to one who works?
What reply did Christ make?
How willing is God to give to us the Holy Spirit?
2. What attitude of rivalry was the Papacy, represented by the little horn, to assume toward the Most High?
11. What sign did Christ mention by which His disciples might know when the destruction of Jerusalem was near?
7. Near the close of the three and one-half years drought in Israel, brought about as a judgment did King Ahab bring against Elijah?
In his dream at Bethel, what did Jacob see?
Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle