Mateus 13
William Hendriksen · Citado em PreceptAustin
Mateus 13
Hendriksen points out that "In matters spiritual, standing still is impossible. A person either gains or loses; he either advances or declines. Whoever has, to him shall be given." (Borrow Exposition of the gospel according to Matthew) D A Carson writes that here Jesus "warns against taking spiritual blessings for granted and serves to increase gratitude and a sense of privilege among those who continue to enjoy them." (BORROW The Expositor's Bible Commentary : abridged edition: 1994). Whoever has - Has what? There is not complete agreement of the object of the verb "has!" Some thing this has refers to the knowledge God gives in Mt 13:11. To this one the mysteries of the Kingdom of God (see resources) have been revealed. The Amplified version seems to combine knowledge and a receptive heart - "AMP For whoever has [spiritual wisdom because he is receptive to God’s word]," Others think this refers to the person who has or possesses a heart that is open to God’s revelation, a willingness to receive and respond to divine truth. The NLT paraphrase would favor this interpretation - ""To those who listen to my teaching." Barclay Newman on "has" feels that "In the context the implied object is “understanding,” especially as it relates to the activity of God in establishing his Kingdom in the world. Therefore one may translate “who has understanding,” or “who understands the secrets of God’s Kingdom,” or “who understands the secret ways that God goes about establishing his Kingdom in the world.” (A Handbook on the Gospel of Matthew) To him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance - In other words, Jesus is saying that the heart that is open to Jesus' teaching and has received it will receive more understanding (ED: ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY UNDERSTANDING THE WORD? PERHAPS YOU ARE NOT OBEYING WHAT YOU ALREADY KNOW! OBEDIENCE IS THE DOORWAY INTO GREATER UNDERSTANDING IN SPIRITUAL MATTERS! See Jn 7:17+). We see this exemplified in the lives of the disciples to whom He had revealed the mystery of the Kingdom and who after Pentecost had their spiritual eyes further opened to truth they had heretofore not understood (e.g., God opening Peter's eyes to God's opening the door of the Kingdom to Gentiles with Cornelius in Acts 10:1-48+)
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Hendriksen adds that "whoever does not have, from him shall be taken away even that semblance of knowledge, that superficial acquaintance with matters spiritual, which he once had." (Borrow Exposition of the gospel according to Matthew) Matthew
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Hendriksen - In the fall of the year, when its branches have become rigid, birds of many kinds find here a shelter from the storm, rest from weariness, and shade from the heat of the sun, all in all a wonderful place to go tenting! (Borrow Exposition of the gospel according to Matthew)
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Hendriksen reminds us that Jesus' "twofold reason for employing this story method, namely, revealing the truths concerning salvation to those who were willing to accept them, and concealing them from those whose hardened hearts rejected them, has already been discussed (Mt 13:10–17). By the inspiration of the Spirit, Matthew sees in this use of parables a fulfilment of prophecy, once again focusing the attention upon Jesus as being indeed the Messiah who was to come." (Borrow Exposition of the gospel according to Matthew) Parable (symbols) (3850) see preceding note on parabole - Leon
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Hendriksen - The point of the parable is that the kingdom of heaven, the glad recognition of God’s rule over heart and life, including salvation for the present and for the future, for soul and ultimately also for the body, the great privilege of being thereby made a blessing to others to the glory of God, all this, is a treasure so inestimably precious that one who obtains it is willing to surrender for it whatever could interfere with having it. It is the supreme treasure because it fully satisfies the needs of the heart....Of course, the possession of the treasure also implies love for the Word, but rather than loading the parable with subjective allegorical embellishments of individual items, we should grasp its one important lesson: the incalculable preciousness of salvation for those who discover it and obtain possession of it without even looking for it! (Borrow Exposition of the gospel according to Matthew) Reformation Study Bible - Jesus made known the hidden things of the kingdom by parables (Mt 13:35), but they remain hidden for most people, who cannot see their value. But like the man who finds treasure or the trader in pearls, those who do perceive the value of the kingdom will sacrifice anything to obtain it (Phil. 3:8). Andrus on treasure and pearl - Both speak of discovery. What is discovered is deemed to be of such value that one is willing to give all they have to possess it....In the minds of Christ’s audience these were viable images of what could occur in life; people discovering something of great value. As we envision these scenarios, and think about the words of the parables, it is important to state these cautions. First, as is the case with most of the parables he taught, Christ does not give the interpretation. Thus we must proceed with great care. Second, we must bring the truth of all Scripture to bear on any understanding we consider. If we don’t do that, we could erroneously conclude that in some situations it is an individual’s good fortune that they stumble upon the kingdom of heaven and in some situations it is someone’s trained, investigative eye that allows them to possess the kingdom of heaven. In both parables the word “bought” is found, which could erroneously lead to the belief that the kingdom of heaven can be purchased. The Scriptures are repeatedly clear that possession of the kingdom of heaven is only through and on the basis of God’s grace (Ephesians 2:8-9+). The point of these two parables is that possessing the kingdom of heaven is of such incomparable value that it is worth giving up everything one has. Stated another way, a personal relationship with God through faith in the forgiving work of Christ in His death and resurrection is a treasure without equal. Please turn three chapters ahead in your Bible to Matthew 16:26. What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? There is nothing of value that can compare to having the rule of God in your heart and life! That is the pointed testimony of the Apostle Paul in Philippians 3:7-8+. But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more, I consider everything a loss compared to the surpassing greatness of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish…