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Scripture: Matthew 13:1–23

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Lesson Outline

Introduction

1. The incarnation and preparation of the King (Matthew 1:1-4:11)
2. The declaration of the principles of the King (Matthew 4:12-7:29)
3. The manifestation of the King (Matthew 8:1-11:1)
4. The opposition to the King (Matthew 11:2-13:53)
   1. The evidence of opposition (Matthew 11:2-30)
   2. Illustrations of opposition to the King (Matthew 12:1-50)
   3. An adaptation of the King to His opposition (Matthew 13:1-53)

      (Parenthetical: an introduction to parabolic instruction)

      1. Parables spoken to the multitudes (Matthew 13:1-35)
         1. The setting (Matthew 13:1-2)
         2. The introduction 13:3–23
            1. The parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9)
            2. The purpose of the parables (Matthew 13:10-17)
            3. The parable explained (13:18-23)
               The seed “beside” (“on”) the road
               The seed on “rocky places”
               The seed among the thorns
               The seed on the good soil

Conclusion and application