The Parable of the Householder
Matthew 13:51-54
Review of The Parable of the Householder
Matthew 13:51-54)
1. What is meant by the term “householder” in this parable?
THE MASTER OF THE HOUSE AS OPPOSED TO A SERVANT OR GUEST.
2. What is the treasure that the householder possesses?
SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE.
3. What implications does this parable have in regard to evangelism?
THOSE WHO POSSESS THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S PLAN OF SALVATION ARE OBLIGED TO SHARE IT WITH OTHER.
4. In this parable what does the word “therefore” imply?
IT WILL NECESSARILY HAPPEN.
5. How does the words “old” and “new” in this parable relate to Matthew 5:17?
THE MESSAGE OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS A NEW COVENANT THAT FULFILL GOD'S WILL THAT HE DESIRED WITH THE OLD COVENANT ALSO, THAT NEW INSPIRATION WILL CONTINUOUSLY RESULT FROM THE INITIAL UNDERSTANDING OF THESE PARABLES.