Bible Studies

In the previous chapter, Jesus taught in parables. He did that in order to conceal the meaning of His teachings to those who did not “have ears to hear” and while at the same time illuminating understanding to those who “ have ears to hear”. This was a shift in Jesus’ ministry. Up until this […]

In this section, Jesus has changed His approach to teaching. Rather than direct messages and miracles confirming His authority, He teaches in parables with the expressed purpose of revealing the truth to those with ‘ears to hear’ and concealing these truths from those who don’t (Matthew 13:11). Jesus shares several parables. In this study, we’ll

As the rift between Jesus and the Pharisees has now grown into full-blown animosity, Jesus begins to teach differently. Until this passage, Jesus has taught in a direct manner. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus described the kingdom and what the citizens of the Kingdom are to be like in specific detail. Since then,

Jesus has just finished arguing with the Pharisees about the Sabbath and has clearly declared Himself to be God. In Matthew 12:14 we learn that they are actively seeking how they may destroy Jesus. The rest of Matthew 12 shows yet another showdown Jesus had with the Pharisees as things continue to deteriorate between them.