Jesus
answered them, “To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom
of heaven, but to them it has not been granted.”
Insights: Everything we have looked at this week has
been introductory for this series on the Kingdom Parables. This mysterious interim period Jesus is
talking about in this verse is also known sometimes as the church age. The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 3:4-6 helps us
understand this age a little better when he wrote, “By referring to this, when
you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which
in other generations was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been
revealed to His holy apostles and prophets in the Spirit; to be
specific, that the Gentiles are fellow heirs and fellow members of the
body, and fellow partakers of the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel.” So, it is to those of us who are in this
mediated Kingdom we learned about yesterday who have the capacity to understand
the mysteries of these eight parables Jesus told us in this thirteenth chapter
of Matthew. What is the purpose of the
Kingdom Parables? The purpose of the
kingdom parables is to teach us as Christ-followers how to live for Him in this
fallen world and to help us make certain we are truly a part of His mediated
Kingdom. Beloved, I hope you are excited
to grow in the grace and admonish of our Lord as we explore these
parables. They will impact our lives if
we will but humble ourselves before the Lord God. Let the Holy Spirit bring to light the truths
of these parables. As today’s verse
tells us we, in Christ, have been granted the privilege of understanding these
parables, but to those perishing, the privilege has not been extended. Take seriously your response to Jesus’ words.
Questions:
- Do you know how to live life during this mysterious
interim period before Jesus returns?
- Does the Holy Spirit in you bring the Word of God to life in you?
Prayer: Father, thank
You for speaking through Your Son these Kingdom Parables. Open my ears and heart to the truths You desire
to teach me over these next several weeks.
Amen.
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