The Highway Forums General Discussion Theology Discussion Forum Question on the parables

Great...! You found some passages which reference the question I asked, with one that speaks in direct terms; Matt. 13 which references Isaiah 6:9,10. But you offered no explanation of those passages.

There are two other passages which are to be found in the NT which also speak to the matter in direct terms: Mark 4:10-12 and John 12:37-40. Would you care to make comments on:

1. Isaiah 6:9-10 compared to Matt 13:13-15?

2. What is the main emphasis in the Matthew passage?

3. Compare the Matthew 13 passage with the Mark and John passage?

4. What is the main emphasis found in the Mark and John passages (hint: they are nearly identical).

My questions aren't restricted to you only but are open to all.

Thanks for responding.