Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 13:10-17
by: Jerry Johnson.
The religious elite of Jesus’ day did not understand his teaching. Paradoxically, that explains his use of parables. Yes, they revealed mysterious truths that had been veiled in the Old Testament, but only to those who could see their spiritual interpretation. They actually hardened the hearts of those who did not repent. Jonathan Edwards said the difference between the unregenerate and regenerate is the unregenerate cannot love the things of God with their heart (see vs. 14-15) even though they may know them with their head. Religion without a passion for Christ is empty and worthless.