Jesus teaches in parables to fulfill what the prophet spoke: “I will open My mouth in parables; I will utter things hidden since the foundation of the world” (Matt 13:35).
The “prophet” cited is Asaph (Psalm 78:2), and the Psalm cited is a review of Israel’s history from the exodus, through the wilderness, to the destruction of Shiloh and the choosing of David and Zion. For the musical prophet Asaph, Israel’s history is a parable and a hidden mystery.
That Matthew cites this Psalm in connection with Jesus’ own parables suggests that Jesus is also describing the parabolic history of Israel, which culminates with the coming of the Son of Man.
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