SUMMARY: This passage introduces a new phase of Jesus ministry, characterized by a new disposition towards the Jews (the end of their status as a favored nation); a new intimacy with His disciples (the only true children of Abraham); and a new method of teaching them (a gracious but veiled gospel). I. A NEW DISPOSITION TOWARDS THE JEWS. Jesus begins to distance Himself: A. In His Contact with Them. B. In His Words to Them.
II. A NEW INTIMACY WITH HIS DISCIPLES. A. Their Response to Him, v. 10. B. His Response to Them, vv. 11-12.
III. A NEW METHOD OF TEACHING. A. The Parable as an Aid to Truth. B. The Parable as a veil to Truth.
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