13. Notes_Gospel of Matthew_NABRE Chapter 13

Read Chapter 13: The Gospel According to Matthew

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Study Notes on Matthew Chapter 13

Introduction

Matthew records the teachings of Jesus in great depth. You learned that there are 5 major discourses or big talks of Jesus record in the Gospel of Matthew. 

The  5 discourses are:

1. The Sermon on the Mount- Matthew 5-7. 

2. The Missionary Discourse- Matthew 10. 

3. The Parable Discourse - Matthew 13. 

4. The Church Order Discourse- Matthew 18.

5. The Eschatological (end times) Discourse- Matthew 24-25. 

Matthew Chapter 13

• As you can see, the Sermon on the mount is one big talk that is spread out in chapters 5-7. 

• In chapters 8-9, you saw the miracles and events in Jesus's life. 

• In chapter 10 you learned another big talk or discourse. It's called the missionary discourse. Here you can see Jesus sending out His twelve disciples. And the chapter records the long talk Jesus gave to his disciples.. 

• In chapters 11 and 12 you saw Jesus facing opposition from the people of Israel. These are events. 

• Coming to chapter 13, you have another Big Talk of Jesus. What is the name of this Big talk in Matthew 13?

Parable Discourse: Matthew 13

• Matthew Chapter 13 tells the story of Jesus teaching by the sea, using parables to convey important lessons.

• Parables: In this chapter, Jesus teaches in parables, which are stories that convey spiritual lessons.

• There are 7 parables in this chapter.

Matthew Chapter 13 Overview

- Matthew Chapter 13 has 58 verses.

- This chapter contains a collection of parables, which are short stories with moral lessons.

Setting: Jesus is by the sea, and large crowds have gathered to hear him.

7 parables

Six begin with the phrase, “The kingdom of heaven is like...”

Chapter Overview

- Matthew Chapter 13 has 58 verses.

- This chapter contains a collection of parables, which are short stories with moral lessons.

- Setting: Jesus is by the sea, and large crowds have gathered to hear him.

7 parables from Matthew Chapter 13 

1. The Parable of the Sower - Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

2. The Parable of the Weeds Among the Wheat - Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

3. The Parable of the Mustard Seed - Matthew 13:31-32

4. The Parable of the Yeast - Matthew 13:33

5. The Parable of the Hidden Treasure - Matthew 13:44

6. The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price - Matthew 13:45-46

7. The Parable of the Net - Matthew 13:47-50

The Parable of the Sower:

Jesus told a story called a parable.

A sower went out to sow seeds.

Some seeds fell on a path, and birds ate them.

Some fell on rocky ground and withered.

Some fell among thorns and got choked.

Some fell on rich soil and produced a lot of fruit.

Jesus said, "Whoever has ears ought to hear."

The Purpose of Parables:

Disciples asked Jesus why he speaks in parables.

Jesus said it's to share secrets of the kingdom with them.

He explained that those who understand get more, but those who don't lose even what they have.

Quoted Isaiah's prophecy about seeing but not understanding.

The Privilege of Discipleship:

Jesus blessed disciples for understanding.

Prophets wished to see and hear what disciples did.

The Explanation of the Parable of the Sower:

Jesus explained the parable to disciples.

Seed on the path is like those who hear but don't understand.

Rocky ground represents those who receive the word with joy but fall away in tough times.

Thorns symbolize worldly worries and riches that choke the word.

Rich soil is like those who hear, understand, and bear much fruit.

The Parable of the Weeds Among the Wheat:

Another story about a man sowing good seed, but an enemy sows weeds.

The slaves want to pull up the weeds, but the owner says to wait until harvest.

At harvest, weeds will be burned, and wheat gathered into the barn.

The Parable of the Mustard Seed:

Kingdom of heaven is like a tiny mustard seed growing into a large plant.

Birds come and dwell in its branches.

The Parable of the Yeast:

Kingdom of heaven is like yeast mixed with flour, making the whole batch rise.

The Use of Parables:

Jesus spoke in parables to fulfill prophecy.

The Explanation of the Parable of the Weeds:

Disciples asked Jesus to explain the weeds' parable.

Good seed is from the Son of Man; the field is the world.

Weeds are the children of the evil one, and the harvest is the end of the age.

Angels will separate evildoers from the righteous.

3 More Parables:

Kingdom of heaven is like a treasure, a valuable pearl, and a net gathering fish.

Angels will separate the wicked from the righteous.

Treasures New and Old:

Jesus asked if disciples understood; they said yes.

A scribe in the kingdom is like a head of a household bringing both new and old things.

The Rejection at Nazareth:

Jesus went to his hometown and taught in the synagogue.

People were astonished but took offense because they knew his family.

Jesus said a prophet is not honored in his hometown.

He did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.

Key Message:

- The chapter emphasizes understanding and receiving God's word, the growth of God's kingdom, and the ultimate separation of the righteous and the wicked.

- Memory Tip: Think of Matthew 13 as "The Chapter of Seven Parables," each teaching us something special about God's kingdom.