13.3 We need to recover the art of telling simple stories: they capture the imagination. See v34.
13.11 This seems like favouritism.
13.12 Compare 25.29
13.15 In the second half of this verse it seems as if turning to God is wrong: from a human perspective, this is puzzling. Perhaps these are (from God’s perspective) those who are not his chosen people, and therefore full clarity is hidden from them by parables. Acts 13.48 shows a clear statement of predestination. Stories can be taken on many different levels: perhaps parables are merciful, in that they invite but do not compel belief.
13.17 We too are greatly blessed, to see and hear about the Christ.
13.19 This is a parable about the understanding of parables! How self-referential is that? Like a media soap about the media. And yet, the responses in the parable seem very human reactions.
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