The Perplexing Parables, Matthew 13.1-3, 10-17
God’s Beloved Son: “Listen to him.” Perplexing Parables Matthew 13.1-3, 10-17 Holy God, who gives wisdom; and from whose mouth comes knowledge and understanding (Proverbs 2.6); open our ears, clear away the scales from our eyes, remove the calcifications of our hearts, and teach us this day, for the sake of Jesus Christ your Son and our Lord. Amen. Stories can be pleasantly distracting and imaginatively propelling, “2016 Young Explorer Adventure Guide,” which I’m reading now for fun. It’s a series of short stories – mostly sci-fi – written for young adults to stoke their imaginations and desire to read. Other stories are meant to morally and mentally shock the reader, sometimes in bad ways, and sometimes in good ways; like Flannery O’Connor or Cormac McCarthy. And some stories are meant to do something unexpected, in a way that subverts the reigning mindset and religious sensitivities. I think that’s what is going on with the perplexing parables of Matthew 13. Perspective of Para...