Matthew 13:10-17 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

The reason of the parable.

After our Lord had discoursed in parables to the multitude assembled on the seashore, his disciples inquired of him why he used that mode of teaching, for hitherto he had spoken in simple and explicit language. The reply shows that the design was—

I. TO EVINCE THE SPIRITUALITY OF SAVING TRUTH .

1 . It is a mystery to be revealed.

2 . It is still mystery when revealed.

3 . The revelation is blessed.

II. TO LIMIT THE REVELATION OF THE SAVING TRUTH .

1 . It was to hide it from the false.

2 . It was to preserve it for the true.