Matthew 13:24-43 - Seeds, Weeds and Yeast - Part 1

The Epic Life - Bob Hallman · Sep 16, 2025 · 26m

Introduction

Israel’s leaders’ response to the gospel in Matthew 11-12:

Refused to accept the testimony about Christ

John the Baptist

The Father (at Jesus’ baptism)

The OT prophesies

Christ Himself

The Holy Spirit’s authenticating miracles

2. Rejected Jesus Christ as the Messiah!3. Committed the unpardonable sin – Matt 12:31-32

Defined: “The national rejection by Israel of the Messiah, while he was present on earth, on the basis of His being demon possessed.”

These events set the stage for a marked transition in Jesus’ ministry:

He taught using parables – explaining their meaning only to the…