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I. INVITATIONS OF GOSPEL REPEATEDLY GIVEN. God calls

(1)  in every stage of life;

(2)  by many voices.

II. PROVISIONS OF GOSPEL FULLY COMPLETED.

(1)  Various;

(2)  abundant.

III. PROFFERS OF GOSPEL BASELY REJECTED BY —

(1)  The proud;

(2)  the worldly.

IV. MESSENGERS OF GOSPEL CRUELLY TREATED.

(1)  Unlawful seizure;

(2)  cruel treatment;

(3)  unnatural murder.

V. REJECTORS OF GOSPEL JUSTLY PUNISHED. They —

(1)  Excite God's anger;

(2)  provoke His vengeance;

(3)  incur His punishment.

VI. PROCLAMATION OF GOSPEL UNIVERSALLY COMMANDED. There are —

(1)  No bounds fixed — highways;

(2)  no conditions.

VII. SUCCESS OF GOSPEL ULTIMATELY CERTAIN.VIII. PROFESSORS OF GOSPEL WILL BE PERSONALLY EXAMINED.

(J. T. Woodhouse.)

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KJV: And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,

WEB: Jesus answered and spoke again in parables to them, saying,