Why Jesus Spoke in Parables
Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on September 7, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. First Baptist Church is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.
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Introduction
Big Idea: Jesus spoke in parables to reveal the kingdom’s secrets to those with eyes to see and to hide them from those who refuse to hear the truth.
1. The Popularity of Jesus [Mt. 13:1–2]
A. The Sound of the Sea [Mt. 13:1–2]
B. The Condition of the Crowd [Mt. 13:2,9]
2. The Parables of Jesus [Mt. 13:4–52]
A. What Is a Parable? Parables Defined [Mt. 13:3, 11]
B. What Are the Parables Jesus Told? Parables Displayed [Mt. 13:3–52] Introductory Reception [Mt. 13:1–2]
1) The Parable of the Soils [Mt. 13:3–9, 18–23]
2) The Parable of the Wheat and Weeds [Mt. 13:24–30, 36–43]
3) The Parable of the Mustard Seed [Mt. 13:31–32]
4) The Parable of the Leaven [Mt. 13:33]
*States Purpose, Leaves Crowds, Teaches Disciples [Mt. 13:34–43]
5) The Parable of the Hidden Treasure [Mt. 13:44]
6) The Parable of the Priceless Pearl [Mt. 13:45–46]
7) The Parable of the Net [Mt. 13:47–50]
8) The Parable of the Storehouse of Truth [Mt. 13:51–52]
Concluding Rejection [Mt. 13:53–58]
3. The Purpose of Jesus [Mt. 13:10–17, 34–35]
A. To Fulfill Prophecy [Mt. 13:14–15, 34–35]
1) Isaiah 6, as quoted by Jesus [Mt. 13:14–15; Isa. 6:9–13]
2) Psalm 78, as quoted by Matthew [Mt. 13:34–35; Ps. 78:2]
B. To Conceal Truth and Judge Unbelief [Mt. 13:11–12]
C. To Reveal Dulled Senses and Blessed Sight [Mt. 13:13–17]
D. To Make You a Humble Spiritual Beggar [Mt. 13:10, 36; 5:3; 7:7]
Conclusion