Read Isaiah 6:1-10 and Matthew 13:1-17
Jesus was known to communicate using parables. His disciples asked him why he spoke this way. Jesus quotes from Isaiah the prophet in his response to the disciples’ question.
This week you will be learning about the type of literature labeled “parables.” Parables present their own hermeneutical challenges for the interpreter.
How should we understand Jesus’ use of Isaiah 6:9-10 in Matthew 13:14-15?

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