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matthew 13:32 commentary
January 8, 2021
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8. In Genesis 15:11, fowls swoop down on Abraham's sacrifices, and he has to drive them away (see Deuteronomy 28:26). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. 3. When the mustard plant mutated from its original form, God replanted His true church in another corner of the field, beginning the process anew. Mustard, with us, is an annual plant: it is always small, and is properly an herb. Matthew 13 contains Christ's explanation of His use of parables as a way of teaching. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. The largest of mustard plants, even under ideal conditions, can grow only to a height of about 15 feet. t Do not let its length overwhelm you. 31 ¶ Another parable put he foorth vnto them, saying, The kingdome of heauen is like to a graine of mustard seed, which a man tooke, and sowed in his field. Emphasizing the size of the seed may refer to the modest beginning of the kingdom of heaven being realized on earth. and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR come and NEST IN ITS BRANCHES." but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs—not absolutely, but in relation to the small size of the seed, and in warm latitudes proverbially great. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Commentary on Matthew 13:24-30, (Read Matthew 13:24-30, ) 36-43 This parable represents the present and future state of the gospel church; Christ's care of it, the devil's enmity against it, the mixture there is in it of good and bad in this world, and the separation between them in the other world. A COLLECTION OF PARABLES This is a collection of five or six parables (depending on how we count verses 51-52) of the kingdom of heaven. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. (Matthew 13:31-32 RSV) I want to stress again that these seven parables are all part of one message. 2). The Householder (verse 52) represents the work of the true minister and teacher who feeds the household of faith from a rich storehouse of essential spiritual treasures. These parables do not describe the kingdom in a systematic way, but show us a series of snapshots taken from different perspectives. The recurring phrase "kingdom of heaven" denotes Christ's work through His church to make known "the word of the kingdom" (verse 19), that is, to announce the good news of the coming Kingdom of God. Words in boxes are from the Bible. 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. They are, indeed, in a new world. In the parable, Jesus predicts the birds of the air would lodge in the branches. Matthew 13:31-32. Matthew's central discourse section (13:1-52) contains seven or eight parables depicting the present character of the kingdom until the end; his final discourse section contains a roughly equal number of end-time kingdom parables (24:32-25:46)... View the entire commentary. But when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree. 1. An overview of Matthew 13 is essential, because we need to understand the whole context to see what Jesus was trying to get across to us. “ Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. It is nothing like a tree. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking.. Setting But when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs; And becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air. His method stands in sharp contrast to the involved and lengthy style of some Bible commentators. nasb (updated) text: matthew 13:31-32 31 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; 32 and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches ." Find Matthew 13:31 32 Sermons and Illustrations. It may have been perennial, and have grown to a considerable tree; and there are traditions in the country of such so large that a man could climb into them; and after having seen "red pepper" bushes grow on year after year, into tall shrubs, and the "castor-bean" line the brooks about Damascus like the willows and the poplars, I can readily credit the existence of mustard-trees large enough to meet all the demands of our Lord's parable. However, this parable contains more than this important truth. The Gospel, and the ministry of it were like a grain of mustard seed, little, mean, and contemptible; the author of it, Christ, was so to the Jews, in his birth, parentage, education, and outward appearance; the subject of it a crucified Christ, and salvation by him; and the doctrines out of the reach, and contrary to carnal reason; the preachers of it, were persons of very mean and low life, few in number, weak, illiterate, and despicable, and the whole world against them; the circumstances which attended the Gospel were very discouraging; it was charged with novelty, represented as contrary to common sense, and the reason of mankind, and as opening a door to licentiousness; and was followed with violent opposition and persecution, wherever it went. Mark 13:31 : Mark 13:33 >> Mark 13:32-37. Jesus first describes these to a large crowd along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Matthew 13:32: Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches." John 13:32, ESV: "If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once." A sower went out to sow. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. Its size was much owing to the climate. You do not know when the master of the house is coming (Mark 13:35). 1, Vol. Christ herein has set an example to the sons of men, to be ready to forgive words spoken against them. The Tares (verse 24) represents the relationship of the church to the wicked one and his agents. In Psalm 78:2, it does not say, "I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. It has been doing that among you since the day you heard it. It is a consistent characteristic of God's true church to remain as a small herb, spiritually feeding the few who are chosen to become regenerated children of the Kingdom of God. All over the world the good news is bearing fruit and growing. The third section is the last parable, the Parable of the Householder, who takes out of his treasury both old and new. So that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof: by "the birds of the air", some think angels are meant, compared to "birds" for their harmlessness and innocence; for their readiness and swiftness to do the will of God; and for their warbling notes and tuneful songs of praise; and who may be called birds "of the air", or heaven, because of their habitation: now these delight to be in the church, to be under the shadow of the Gospel ministry, and to look into the mysteries of it. It was not created to be read like an ordinary book, but is a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew that is divided into small sections. It is not so. Though rather, the saints and people of God are intended, who, in Scripture, are sometimes compared to particular birds; as to the eagle, the dove, and sparrow; and to birds in general, because timorous, weak, and defenceless, are exposed to danger, and wonderfully delivered, and are very subject to wander and go astray; and because of their chirpings, and singing songs of praise to their God and Redeemer; and to birds of the air or heaven, because they are heaven born souls, are partakers of the heavenly calling, and are pressing for, and soaring aloft towards the high calling of God in Christ: now the Gospel ministry, and the Gospel church state, are very useful to these; they "come" thereunto willingly, and cheerfully, deliberately, and with dependence on the grace and strength of Christ; humbly, under a sense of their own unworthiness, and yet with joy and thankfulness; heartily, and with their faces thitherwards, and they also "lodge" therein. "In the Treasure parable, one's "treasure" (thesaurus in Greek) is an important metaphor in Matthew indicating where one's allegiance ultimately lies and its nature." Matthew shows that what God told his people in the *Old Testament came true in the life of Jesus. Commentary on Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom By Charles Haddon Spurgeon With Introductory Note by Mrs. C. H. Spurgeon Introductory Note Few and simple should be the words which introduce this eagerly expected book to the many friends who will welcome it. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): Introduction, Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Four): The Parable of the Mustard Seed, Birds Lodging in Branches of Mustard Plant, Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 1): The Mustard Seed. 31. The end-time Babylon becomes "a habitation of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird" (Revelation 18:2). Taken together, the stories describe the characteristics and dynamism of the church, its formidable obstacles, and its ultimate victory. Matthew 13:32 New International Version (NIV) 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, … Cancel any time. If you understand what is in these parables, you will have a pretty good idea of what is happening spiritually. Matthew 13:32 Choose a Background KJV: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. CHAPTER 13. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. . The Parable of the Sower. - "The Land and the Book," vol. Ian Mackervoy. When Jesus taught parables as prophecies of the course of the church's history until His return, He provided two views of the one subject: specifically, the outward aspect, shown to the multitude of people; and the inward aspect, as revealed to His disciples. Luke 13:19 describes it as "a large tree," yet the natural mustard plant is not "a large tree" by any stretch of the imagination. The parables can also be grouped into related pairs that illustrate the church's different characteristics: First Pair: The Sower (verse 3) represents the relationship of the church to the different groups of people with which it comes into contact while doing its work. Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): Introduction. Mark 13:32-37 Delivered 07/22/2007. Jesus also spoke of common civic duties and social events. But surprisingly, they also contradict our deep-seated fears and insecurities. THE CONTEXT: Chapter 12 seethes with conflict. As the church grew from a tiny seed into a small mustard bush, it was as God designed it, but over time, it mutated into a large tree, something never intended by God. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Matthew 17:20. . 30 Let both grow together vntil the haruest: and in the time of haruest, I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and binde them in bundels to burne them: but gather the wheat into my barne. Second Pair: The Mustard Seed (verse 31) represents the dynamic growth of the church from small beginnings even while adversaries confront it. a 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. What is this large mustard tree in which, apparently, demons are welcome? Martin G. Collins His commentary is distinctive in its emphasis on the social-historical context of the Gospel. You can find the best commentary on Matthew for … To furnish an adequate basis for the proverb, it is necessary to suppose that a variety of it was cultivated in the time of our Saviour, which grew to an enormous size, and shot forth large branches, so that the fowls of the air could lodge in the branches of it. Upon the unsuspecting early church, Satan moved quickly to implant his agents in it to teach false doctrine while appearing to be true Christians. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 EXEGESIS: MATTHEW 12-13. In addition, the commentary of JFB observes, that the reference to the “least of all seeds” must be understood “not absolutely, but popularly and proverbially, as in [Luke] 17:6, ‘If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed’… Jesus gave the first four to the mixed multitude, while He told the last four to the twelve disciples in private. After the first series of four parables, Matthew writes, "All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them" (verse 34). He departed from there" (verse 53). When Jesus taught parables as prophecies of the course of the church's history until His return, He provided two views of the one subject: specifically, the outward aspect, shown to the multitude of people; and the inward aspect, as revealed to His disciples. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. What became of the true church? Matthew’s Good News. The Parable of the Sower. Jesus explains why He teaches with parables—He gives the parables of the sower, the wheat and the tares, the grain of mustard seed, the leaven, the treasure hidden in the field, the pearl of great price, and the net cast into the sea—A prophet is not honored by his own people. The first parable, The Sower, and the eighth, The Householder, are key, the first introducing and anticipating all of the parables, and the last concluding and reflecting back on the whole, stating the church's purpose and duty under the authority of Jesus Christ. Mark connects them with "Satan" (Mark 4:4, 15), and Luke links them to "the devil" (Luke 8:5, 12). Jesus marks the commencement of this era; he may be signifying to the crowd that from these very modest beginnings, great things will come. σπείρειν αὐτὸν ἃ μὲν ἔπεσεν παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ ἐλθόντα τὰ πετεινὰ κατέφαγεν αὐτά. i. - Colossians 1:6. The kingdom of heaven — Both the gospel dispensation in the world, and the kingdom of grace in the souls of true believers, especially the former; is like to a grain of mustard-seed — Small and contemptible in its beginning. The Hebrew writers speak of the mustard-tree as one on which they could "climb," as on a fig-tree. Jesus touches on this in the first parable. Latin Version of the Syriac New Testament. And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 2. Third Pair: The Treasure (verse 44) represents the preciousness of Christians to Christ, who can see their hidden value and sacrifices all to possess them. Sermons from Matthew's gospel by Peter Blackburn. The truth of the kingdom will be preached in ALL nations (Matthew 24:14). This plant ceased to be God's church when it perverted its doctrines and objectives, moving beyond God's intended limits. and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof—This is added, no doubt, to express the amplitude of the tree. It became a counterfeit of the true church, appropriating the name "Christian" and blending or syncretizing pagan mystery religions with Christianity. Another parable put he forth — The two former parables relate chiefly to unfruitful hearers: the two that follow, to those who bear good fruit. All plants of that nature grow much larger in a warm climate, like that of Palestine, than in colder regions. A.S.V. Learn More 2. All which serve to illustrate and confirm the account here given by Christ, and alluded to; and which expresses the very large growth and increase of the Gospel, and the ministry of it; of the grace of God in the heart, and of the church of Christ, and his interest in the world: of the Gospel, and the ministry of it, as to its large spread in the world; which at first was confined to the Jews, but was afterwards published to the Gentiles, and carried through the whole world; and, in ages since, has made a considerable progress, particularly at the Reformation; and will make a much greater one, towards the end of time: and of the grace of God in the heart, which gradually increases to a full assurance of understanding of hope, and of faith, and to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: and of the church of Christ, and his interest in the world; both as to the large numbers it did consist of in the times of the apostles, and since, and will more especially hereafter; for the church will fill the earth, and the kingdoms of the world will become the church, and all nations of the earth will flock unto it; the people of the Jews in general will be converted, and the fulness of the Gentiles will be brought in: as also with respect to the figure it will make through the great personages, the kings and princes of the earth, that will be in it; the great power and authority the saints will then have; the peace and prosperity that will be enjoyed by them; the spirituality, holiness, righteousness, love, and unity, there will be among them; as also the presence of God and of the Lamb, they will be favoured with; all which glory and happiness will be brought about by a plentiful effusion of the Spirit, and by the glorious appearance of Christ. And though the mustard tree grew to this height and size, it was reckoned among herbs, as here by Christ; for they say (z). They show Christ working through His messengers to preach the gospel of the Kingdom between the time of His first and second comings. In the fall of the year, its branches have become rigid, and the plant often serves as a shelter for birds of many kinds (William Hendricksen, Commentary on Matthew) B. (u) Misn. Some people have the idea, “We don’t know when Jesus is coming, so it doesn’t really matter.” The “smallest of all seeds,” the mustard seed grows into a tree (Matthew 13:32). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 EXEGESIS: MATTHEW 13:13-33, 44-52. 111. Adam and Eve sinned. Hilda Bright. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Matthew 13:32: The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Pharisees criticize Jesus for allowing his disciples to pluck grain on the Sabbath (12:1-8). His impressions are indeed more vivid and cheering than those of him who has long seen and to whom objects are familiar. The third section can be titled "The Ministry's Duty to the Church.". They were inspired by His Father in heaven, "[for] all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you" (John 15:15), therefore "blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears, for they hear" (Matthew 13:16). 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. The historical development of the church of God would be one of humble beginnings. Hidden within it is a warning about the perversion of the church's method of growth and of satanic attacks upon it. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: Underlying the exorcism of the two men at the region of the Gadarenes is a prophecy. This parable is an analogy, and as with all analogies, the symbolism is not exact but similar. The remaining four parables illustrate the inner characteristics of His church. Satan's plan to destroy God's plan of salvation, which He is fulfilling through the church. The second section can be titled "God's Work on Behalf of the Church," what God does to make sure that Satan does not destroy the church. They act as a prophetic summary of the historical development of God's church. What was kept secret from the foundation of the world? "they do not put mustard in a field of fruits, but in a field of herbs. "as one goes up to the top of a fig tree". It gave Him a place to speak, away from the press of the crowds, provided good acoustics, and probably a nice backdrop.i. Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. Belief in and loyalty to Jesus as Lord implies using our lives as dynamic confessions of our faith in Him. After the eighth parable, Matthew makes another concluding statement, ". Commentary on Matthew 12:31,32 (Read Matthew 12:31,32) Here is a gracious assurance of the pardon of all sin upon gospel terms. His individual commentary in the series is also available separately as a two volume paperback (Vol. They seem not to reveal as much about the church's eternal characteristics as about its day-to-day efforts resulting from Christ's work in coming into the world. "I have seen," says Dr. Thomson,this plant on the rich plain of Akkar as tall as the horse and his rider. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches." What happened at the foundation of the world? when Jesus had finished these parables, . When Jesus finished the first seven parables, He asked His disciples, "Have you understood all these things?" ((y) T. Bab, Cetubot, fol. He got into a boat and sat: Jesus sometimes used a boat as His “pulpit” (Mark 4:1). In analyzing these parables, we discover the King's personal view of His Kingdom through the past, present, and future of the history of His church. They have an elevation, an ecstasy of emotion, which they may not have afterward like a blind man suddenly restored to sight. We can title the first section "Satan's Plan to Destroy the Church." Matthew: Jesus is *Christ the King. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. The greatest among herbs.—More literally, greater than the herbs—i.e., belonging to a higher order of vegetation. Commentaries on Matthew. 0. faith cometh by hearing. Notice the comment Matthew makes following the first section. That was the first step in Satan's plan—"Get them while they're young"—and he has been doing the same thing ever since. NASB E-Prime In analyzing these parables, we discover the King's personal view of His Kingdom through the past, present, and future of the history of His church. 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 32 It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air can come and shelter in its branches.'. 3 * And he spoke to them at length in parables, * saying: “A sower went out to sow. Grain of mustard-seed - The plant here described was very different from that which is known among us. Darby Wives could grasp His word pictures from home life. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were s… Commentary, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011. Kilaim, c. 3. sect. The titles of these three sections give an idea of what Jesus emphasizes in Matthew 13. Luke says, "a great tree", Luke 13:19 for to such a size did the mustard tree grow in the land of Judea, of which take the following instances (x). Jesus used pictures that fit the occasion in a way that preserved their naturalness. It should stand alone. ◄ Matthew 13:32 ► Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” The grace of God, which under the ministry of the word is implanted in the hearts of the Lord's people, is at first very small, like a grain of mustard seed; it is a day of small things; faith in Christ is very weak and low, spiritual strength small, comfort little, experience of the love of God not large, light and knowledge in the doctrines of grace but very obscure and glimmering: the church of God, which sprung up under the ministry of the word, and through the work of grace, upon the hearts of particular persons, was like the small grain of mustard seed; the persons of which it consisted were but few in number in Christ's time, and at his ascension into heaven, and when the Gospel was first preached among the Gentiles; and those persons which laid the foundation, and were at the beginning of the Gospel church state, made a very contemptible figure, by reason of their outward poverty, and mean circumstances in the world; and on account of the severe persecutions which every where attended them; and also through the errors and heresies introduced by evil men, that crept in among them. This is a collection of five or six parables (depending on how we count verses 51-52) of the kingdom of heaven. Free Access to Sermons on Matthew 13:31 32, Church Sermons, Illustrations on Matthew 13:31 32, and Preaching Slides on Matthew 13:31 32. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. The Leaven (verse 33) represents the progress of the church against and despite the contagious outspread of sin. John 13:32 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] John 13:32, NIV: "If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once." Chapter 13. "At Shichin there was a mustard stalk, which had three branches, and one of them was cut down, and they covered a potter's booth with it; and found in it , "three kabs of mustard seed" (elsewhere (y) it is said, nine kabs). Matthew 13:32 - and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches .' Matthew 13:32 REV and Commentary - which indeed is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is grown, it is greater than the - Bible verse Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: Forerunner Commentary What is the Forerunner Commentary? K.J.V. The Parable of the Sower () (). 13. ", Richard T. Ritenbaugh 66. The gospel of Matthew is an integral component of the “already/not yet” eschatological scheme (though Luke appears to have been emphasized in progressive dispensational writings because of the particular expertise of Darrell Bock with respect to the Luke/Acts texts). 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8. In Genesis 15:11, fowls swoop down on Abraham's sacrifices, and he has to drive them away (see Deuteronomy 28:26). Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. 32 Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. 3. When the mustard plant mutated from its original form, God replanted His true church in another corner of the field, beginning the process anew. Mustard, with us, is an annual plant: it is always small, and is properly an herb. Matthew 13 contains Christ's explanation of His use of parables as a way of teaching. 5 Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. The largest of mustard plants, even under ideal conditions, can grow only to a height of about 15 feet. t Do not let its length overwhelm you. 31 ¶ Another parable put he foorth vnto them, saying, The kingdome of heauen is like to a graine of mustard seed, which a man tooke, and sowed in his field. Emphasizing the size of the seed may refer to the modest beginning of the kingdom of heaven being realized on earth. and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that THE BIRDS OF THE AIR come and NEST IN ITS BRANCHES." but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs—not absolutely, but in relation to the small size of the seed, and in warm latitudes proverbially great. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. Commentary on Matthew 13:24-30, (Read Matthew 13:24-30, ) 36-43 This parable represents the present and future state of the gospel church; Christ's care of it, the devil's enmity against it, the mixture there is in it of good and bad in this world, and the separation between them in the other world. A COLLECTION OF PARABLES This is a collection of five or six parables (depending on how we count verses 51-52) of the kingdom of heaven. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. (Matthew 13:31-32 RSV) I want to stress again that these seven parables are all part of one message. 2). The Householder (verse 52) represents the work of the true minister and teacher who feeds the household of faith from a rich storehouse of essential spiritual treasures. These parables do not describe the kingdom in a systematic way, but show us a series of snapshots taken from different perspectives. The recurring phrase "kingdom of heaven" denotes Christ's work through His church to make known "the word of the kingdom" (verse 19), that is, to announce the good news of the coming Kingdom of God. Words in boxes are from the Bible. 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. They are, indeed, in a new world. In the parable, Jesus predicts the birds of the air would lodge in the branches. Matthew 13:31-32. Matthew's central discourse section (13:1-52) contains seven or eight parables depicting the present character of the kingdom until the end; his final discourse section contains a roughly equal number of end-time kingdom parables (24:32-25:46)... View the entire commentary. But when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree. 1. An overview of Matthew 13 is essential, because we need to understand the whole context to see what Jesus was trying to get across to us. “ Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. It is nothing like a tree. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking.. Setting But when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs; And becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air. His method stands in sharp contrast to the involved and lengthy style of some Bible commentators. nasb (updated) text: matthew 13:31-32 31 He presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field; 32 and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches ." Find Matthew 13:31 32 Sermons and Illustrations. It may have been perennial, and have grown to a considerable tree; and there are traditions in the country of such so large that a man could climb into them; and after having seen "red pepper" bushes grow on year after year, into tall shrubs, and the "castor-bean" line the brooks about Damascus like the willows and the poplars, I can readily credit the existence of mustard-trees large enough to meet all the demands of our Lord's parable. However, this parable contains more than this important truth. The Gospel, and the ministry of it were like a grain of mustard seed, little, mean, and contemptible; the author of it, Christ, was so to the Jews, in his birth, parentage, education, and outward appearance; the subject of it a crucified Christ, and salvation by him; and the doctrines out of the reach, and contrary to carnal reason; the preachers of it, were persons of very mean and low life, few in number, weak, illiterate, and despicable, and the whole world against them; the circumstances which attended the Gospel were very discouraging; it was charged with novelty, represented as contrary to common sense, and the reason of mankind, and as opening a door to licentiousness; and was followed with violent opposition and persecution, wherever it went. Mark 13:31 : Mark 13:33 >> Mark 13:32-37. Jesus first describes these to a large crowd along the shore of the Sea of Galilee. Matthew 13:32: Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches." John 13:32, ESV: "If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once." A sower went out to sow. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow. Its size was much owing to the climate. You do not know when the master of the house is coming (Mark 13:35). 1, Vol. Christ herein has set an example to the sons of men, to be ready to forgive words spoken against them. The Tares (verse 24) represents the relationship of the church to the wicked one and his agents. In Psalm 78:2, it does not say, "I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world." On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. It has been doing that among you since the day you heard it. It is a consistent characteristic of God's true church to remain as a small herb, spiritually feeding the few who are chosen to become regenerated children of the Kingdom of God. All over the world the good news is bearing fruit and growing. The third section is the last parable, the Parable of the Householder, who takes out of his treasury both old and new. So that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof: by "the birds of the air", some think angels are meant, compared to "birds" for their harmlessness and innocence; for their readiness and swiftness to do the will of God; and for their warbling notes and tuneful songs of praise; and who may be called birds "of the air", or heaven, because of their habitation: now these delight to be in the church, to be under the shadow of the Gospel ministry, and to look into the mysteries of it. It was not created to be read like an ordinary book, but is a verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew that is divided into small sections. It is not so. Though rather, the saints and people of God are intended, who, in Scripture, are sometimes compared to particular birds; as to the eagle, the dove, and sparrow; and to birds in general, because timorous, weak, and defenceless, are exposed to danger, and wonderfully delivered, and are very subject to wander and go astray; and because of their chirpings, and singing songs of praise to their God and Redeemer; and to birds of the air or heaven, because they are heaven born souls, are partakers of the heavenly calling, and are pressing for, and soaring aloft towards the high calling of God in Christ: now the Gospel ministry, and the Gospel church state, are very useful to these; they "come" thereunto willingly, and cheerfully, deliberately, and with dependence on the grace and strength of Christ; humbly, under a sense of their own unworthiness, and yet with joy and thankfulness; heartily, and with their faces thitherwards, and they also "lodge" therein. "In the Treasure parable, one's "treasure" (thesaurus in Greek) is an important metaphor in Matthew indicating where one's allegiance ultimately lies and its nature." Matthew shows that what God told his people in the *Old Testament came true in the life of Jesus. Commentary on Matthew: The Gospel of the Kingdom By Charles Haddon Spurgeon With Introductory Note by Mrs. C. H. Spurgeon Introductory Note Few and simple should be the words which introduce this eagerly expected book to the many friends who will welcome it. Words in boxes are from the Bible. Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): Introduction, Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Four): The Parable of the Mustard Seed, Birds Lodging in Branches of Mustard Plant, Parables of Matthew 13 (Part 1): The Mustard Seed. 31. The end-time Babylon becomes "a habitation of demons, a prison for every foul spirit, and a cage for every unclean and hated bird" (Revelation 18:2). Taken together, the stories describe the characteristics and dynamism of the church, its formidable obstacles, and its ultimate victory. Matthew 13:32 New International Version (NIV) 32 Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, … Cancel any time. If you understand what is in these parables, you will have a pretty good idea of what is happening spiritually. Matthew 13:32 Choose a Background KJV: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. CHAPTER 13. 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. . The Parable of the Sower. - "The Land and the Book," vol. Ian Mackervoy. When Jesus taught parables as prophecies of the course of the church's history until His return, He provided two views of the one subject: specifically, the outward aspect, shown to the multitude of people; and the inward aspect, as revealed to His disciples. Luke 13:19 describes it as "a large tree," yet the natural mustard plant is not "a large tree" by any stretch of the imagination. The parables can also be grouped into related pairs that illustrate the church's different characteristics: First Pair: The Sower (verse 3) represents the relationship of the church to the different groups of people with which it comes into contact while doing its work. Parables of Matthew 13 (Part One): Introduction. Mark 13:32-37 Delivered 07/22/2007. Jesus also spoke of common civic duties and social events. But surprisingly, they also contradict our deep-seated fears and insecurities. THE CONTEXT: Chapter 12 seethes with conflict. As the church grew from a tiny seed into a small mustard bush, it was as God designed it, but over time, it mutated into a large tree, something never intended by God. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Matthew 17:20. . 30 Let both grow together vntil the haruest: and in the time of haruest, I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and binde them in bundels to burne them: but gather the wheat into my barne. Second Pair: The Mustard Seed (verse 31) represents the dynamic growth of the church from small beginnings even while adversaries confront it. a 2 Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down, and the whole crowd stood along the shore. What is this large mustard tree in which, apparently, demons are welcome? Martin G. Collins His commentary is distinctive in its emphasis on the social-historical context of the Gospel. You can find the best commentary on Matthew for … To furnish an adequate basis for the proverb, it is necessary to suppose that a variety of it was cultivated in the time of our Saviour, which grew to an enormous size, and shot forth large branches, so that the fowls of the air could lodge in the branches of it. Upon the unsuspecting early church, Satan moved quickly to implant his agents in it to teach false doctrine while appearing to be true Christians. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 EXEGESIS: MATTHEW 12-13. In addition, the commentary of JFB observes, that the reference to the “least of all seeds” must be understood “not absolutely, but popularly and proverbially, as in [Luke] 17:6, ‘If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed’… Jesus gave the first four to the mixed multitude, while He told the last four to the twelve disciples in private. After the first series of four parables, Matthew writes, "All these things Jesus spoke to the multitude in parables; and without a parable He did not speak to them" (verse 34). He departed from there" (verse 53). When Jesus taught parables as prophecies of the course of the church's history until His return, He provided two views of the one subject: specifically, the outward aspect, shown to the multitude of people; and the inward aspect, as revealed to His disciples. 4 And as he sowed, some seeds fell on the path, and the birds came and ate them up. What became of the true church? Matthew’s Good News. The Parable of the Sower. Jesus explains why He teaches with parables—He gives the parables of the sower, the wheat and the tares, the grain of mustard seed, the leaven, the treasure hidden in the field, the pearl of great price, and the net cast into the sea—A prophet is not honored by his own people. The first parable, The Sower, and the eighth, The Householder, are key, the first introducing and anticipating all of the parables, and the last concluding and reflecting back on the whole, stating the church's purpose and duty under the authority of Jesus Christ. Mark connects them with "Satan" (Mark 4:4, 15), and Luke links them to "the devil" (Luke 8:5, 12). Jesus marks the commencement of this era; he may be signifying to the crowd that from these very modest beginnings, great things will come. σπείρειν αὐτὸν ἃ μὲν ἔπεσεν παρὰ τὴν ὁδόν, καὶ ἐλθόντα τὰ πετεινὰ κατέφαγεν αὐτά. i. - Colossians 1:6. The kingdom of heaven — Both the gospel dispensation in the world, and the kingdom of grace in the souls of true believers, especially the former; is like to a grain of mustard-seed — Small and contemptible in its beginning. The Hebrew writers speak of the mustard-tree as one on which they could "climb," as on a fig-tree. Jesus touches on this in the first parable. Latin Version of the Syriac New Testament. And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 2. Third Pair: The Treasure (verse 44) represents the preciousness of Christians to Christ, who can see their hidden value and sacrifices all to possess them. Sermons from Matthew's gospel by Peter Blackburn. The truth of the kingdom will be preached in ALL nations (Matthew 24:14). This plant ceased to be God's church when it perverted its doctrines and objectives, moving beyond God's intended limits. and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof—This is added, no doubt, to express the amplitude of the tree. It became a counterfeit of the true church, appropriating the name "Christian" and blending or syncretizing pagan mystery religions with Christianity. Another parable put he forth — The two former parables relate chiefly to unfruitful hearers: the two that follow, to those who bear good fruit. All plants of that nature grow much larger in a warm climate, like that of Palestine, than in colder regions. A.S.V. Learn More 2. All which serve to illustrate and confirm the account here given by Christ, and alluded to; and which expresses the very large growth and increase of the Gospel, and the ministry of it; of the grace of God in the heart, and of the church of Christ, and his interest in the world: of the Gospel, and the ministry of it, as to its large spread in the world; which at first was confined to the Jews, but was afterwards published to the Gentiles, and carried through the whole world; and, in ages since, has made a considerable progress, particularly at the Reformation; and will make a much greater one, towards the end of time: and of the grace of God in the heart, which gradually increases to a full assurance of understanding of hope, and of faith, and to the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: and of the church of Christ, and his interest in the world; both as to the large numbers it did consist of in the times of the apostles, and since, and will more especially hereafter; for the church will fill the earth, and the kingdoms of the world will become the church, and all nations of the earth will flock unto it; the people of the Jews in general will be converted, and the fulness of the Gentiles will be brought in: as also with respect to the figure it will make through the great personages, the kings and princes of the earth, that will be in it; the great power and authority the saints will then have; the peace and prosperity that will be enjoyed by them; the spirituality, holiness, righteousness, love, and unity, there will be among them; as also the presence of God and of the Lamb, they will be favoured with; all which glory and happiness will be brought about by a plentiful effusion of the Spirit, and by the glorious appearance of Christ. And though the mustard tree grew to this height and size, it was reckoned among herbs, as here by Christ; for they say (z). They show Christ working through His messengers to preach the gospel of the Kingdom between the time of His first and second comings. In the fall of the year, its branches have become rigid, and the plant often serves as a shelter for birds of many kinds (William Hendricksen, Commentary on Matthew) B. (u) Misn. Some people have the idea, “We don’t know when Jesus is coming, so it doesn’t really matter.” The “smallest of all seeds,” the mustard seed grows into a tree (Matthew 13:32). Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 EXEGESIS: MATTHEW 13:13-33, 44-52. 111. Adam and Eve sinned. Hilda Bright. Other Forerunner Commentary entries containing Matthew 13:32: The Berean: Daily Verse and Comment Sign up for the Berean: Daily Verse and Comment, and have Biblical truth delivered to your inbox. Pharisees criticize Jesus for allowing his disciples to pluck grain on the Sabbath (12:1-8). His impressions are indeed more vivid and cheering than those of him who has long seen and to whom objects are familiar. The third section can be titled "The Ministry's Duty to the Church.". They were inspired by His Father in heaven, "[for] all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you" (John 15:15), therefore "blessed are your eyes for they see, and your ears, for they hear" (Matthew 13:16). 2 Such great crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat there, while the whole crowd stood on the beach. The historical development of the church of God would be one of humble beginnings. Hidden within it is a warning about the perversion of the church's method of growth and of satanic attacks upon it. 13 This is why I speak to them in parables: Underlying the exorcism of the two men at the region of the Gadarenes is a prophecy. This parable is an analogy, and as with all analogies, the symbolism is not exact but similar. The remaining four parables illustrate the inner characteristics of His church. Satan's plan to destroy God's plan of salvation, which He is fulfilling through the church. The second section can be titled "God's Work on Behalf of the Church," what God does to make sure that Satan does not destroy the church. They act as a prophetic summary of the historical development of God's church. What was kept secret from the foundation of the world? "they do not put mustard in a field of fruits, but in a field of herbs. "as one goes up to the top of a fig tree". It gave Him a place to speak, away from the press of the crowds, provided good acoustics, and probably a nice backdrop.i. Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. Belief in and loyalty to Jesus as Lord implies using our lives as dynamic confessions of our faith in Him. After the eighth parable, Matthew makes another concluding statement, ". Commentary on Matthew 12:31,32 (Read Matthew 12:31,32) Here is a gracious assurance of the pardon of all sin upon gospel terms. His individual commentary in the series is also available separately as a two volume paperback (Vol. They seem not to reveal as much about the church's eternal characteristics as about its day-to-day efforts resulting from Christ's work in coming into the world. "I have seen," says Dr. Thomson,this plant on the rich plain of Akkar as tall as the horse and his rider. 32 Though it is the smallest of all your seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and perch in its branches." What happened at the foundation of the world? when Jesus had finished these parables, . When Jesus finished the first seven parables, He asked His disciples, "Have you understood all these things?" ((y) T. Bab, Cetubot, fol. He got into a boat and sat: Jesus sometimes used a boat as His “pulpit” (Mark 4:1). In analyzing these parables, we discover the King's personal view of His Kingdom through the past, present, and future of the history of His church. They have an elevation, an ecstasy of emotion, which they may not have afterward like a blind man suddenly restored to sight. We can title the first section "Satan's Plan to Destroy the Church." Matthew: Jesus is *Christ the King. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. The greatest among herbs.—More literally, greater than the herbs—i.e., belonging to a higher order of vegetation. Commentaries on Matthew. 0. faith cometh by hearing. Notice the comment Matthew makes following the first section. That was the first step in Satan's plan—"Get them while they're young"—and he has been doing the same thing ever since. NASB E-Prime In analyzing these parables, we discover the King's personal view of His Kingdom through the past, present, and future of the history of His church. 33 Another parable spake he unto them; The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened. 32 It is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the biggest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air can come and shelter in its branches.'. 3 * And he spoke to them at length in parables, * saying: “A sower went out to sow. Grain of mustard-seed - The plant here described was very different from that which is known among us. Darby Wives could grasp His word pictures from home life. 6 But when the sun came up, the plants were s… Commentary, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2011. Kilaim, c. 3. sect. The titles of these three sections give an idea of what Jesus emphasizes in Matthew 13. Luke says, "a great tree", Luke 13:19 for to such a size did the mustard tree grow in the land of Judea, of which take the following instances (x). Jesus used pictures that fit the occasion in a way that preserved their naturalness. It should stand alone. ◄ Matthew 13:32 ► Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” The grace of God, which under the ministry of the word is implanted in the hearts of the Lord's people, is at first very small, like a grain of mustard seed; it is a day of small things; faith in Christ is very weak and low, spiritual strength small, comfort little, experience of the love of God not large, light and knowledge in the doctrines of grace but very obscure and glimmering: the church of God, which sprung up under the ministry of the word, and through the work of grace, upon the hearts of particular persons, was like the small grain of mustard seed; the persons of which it consisted were but few in number in Christ's time, and at his ascension into heaven, and when the Gospel was first preached among the Gentiles; and those persons which laid the foundation, and were at the beginning of the Gospel church state, made a very contemptible figure, by reason of their outward poverty, and mean circumstances in the world; and on account of the severe persecutions which every where attended them; and also through the errors and heresies introduced by evil men, that crept in among them. This is a collection of five or six parables (depending on how we count verses 51-52) of the kingdom of heaven. Free Access to Sermons on Matthew 13:31 32, Church Sermons, Illustrations on Matthew 13:31 32, and Preaching Slides on Matthew 13:31 32. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. The Leaven (verse 33) represents the progress of the church against and despite the contagious outspread of sin. John 13:32 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] John 13:32, NIV: "If God is glorified in him, God will glorify the Son in himself, and will glorify him at once." Chapter 13. "At Shichin there was a mustard stalk, which had three branches, and one of them was cut down, and they covered a potter's booth with it; and found in it , "three kabs of mustard seed" (elsewhere (y) it is said, nine kabs). Matthew 13:32 - and this is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches .' Matthew 13:32 REV and Commentary - which indeed is smaller than all other seeds, but when it is grown, it is greater than the - Bible verse Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: Forerunner Commentary What is the Forerunner Commentary? K.J.V. The Parable of the Sower () (). 13. ", Richard T. Ritenbaugh 66. The gospel of Matthew is an integral component of the “already/not yet” eschatological scheme (though Luke appears to have been emphasized in progressive dispensational writings because of the particular expertise of Darrell Bock with respect to the Luke/Acts texts). 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