How to Read the Bible with Understanding. Chapter 1. Homework

Jesus' enemies are waiting for Him to say something so that they may charge Him in court with a crime, preferably a capital crime.

Jesus teaches the Good News covertly so that His enemies have no ammunition to use against Him in a religious or criminal court of law.

Isaiah 6:9 warns that the people of Israel will not listen to the message or respond to the call for repentance.

The hardening of His larger audience is temporary.

Jesus will advance to the cross and be crucified according to the timetable He established before the foundation of the world.

Jesus using parables retains control of the situation and control of His destiny.

God wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.

Jesus dying on the cross is for all people.

Jesus recognizing the hostility of His enemies and avoiding their traps contradicts His love for people.

Whenever we interpret Scripture in a way that robs us of our assurance of God's love in Christ Jesus, we have gotten off on the wrong track.