Day 18: Matthew 13:24-58

Jesus's supposedly small Kingdom will be massive, is worth everything and will cause the final division of humanity.

Jesus continues with parables some of which are explained. The parable of the weeds explains the division that will come when Jesus returns and why the judgement is delayed. The parable of the net at the end bookmarks this little section, making a similar point. The mustard seed parable explains that although the Kingdom looks small now it will be massive. The leaven makes a similar point, but makes the point that it will grow as it works its way through the world.

Jesus then explains the flip side of parables, that for those who are in the Kingdom, they add to understanding (those who have more will be given). We see this in practice as Jesus explains the parable of the weeds finishing on a high note that the righteous will shine like stars. In this light he continues with the parable of the field leading to great joy in the giving up of everything for it. And the pearl of greatest price- worth everything you have, makes a similar point.

A scribe in the Kingdom. One with understanding of God/Jesus's word (as the disciples claim) brings out a wealth of things from scripture (Old and New Testament in our context). Still though the reaction is rejection by His own people so He does not give them much to believe (to those that have not even what they have will be taken away).