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…. The Parable Of The Dragnet. Matthew 13:47-50. A “summary” of Mt 13 kingdom parables. Sower Parable vv. 3-9. Hearts revealed that receive the seed. Tares Parable vv. 24-30. The kingdom must co-exist with evil. Treasure & Pearl Parables vv. 44-46.
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The Parable Of The Dragnet Matthew 13:47-50
A “summary” of Mt 13 kingdom parables • Sower Parable vv. 3-9 Hearts revealed that receive the seed • Tares Parable vv. 24-30 The kingdom must co-exist with evil • Treasure & Pearl Parables vv. 44-46 Ideal recipient is totally devoted • Dragnet Parable vv. 47-50 Not everyone is the “ideal” recipient
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 Setting • On Western shore of Sea of Galilee; late in 2nd year of preaching • During the Great Galilean Ministry • Jesus is beginning a “2nd tour” of Galilee Lk 8:1 • The last of the kingdom parables
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheParable • A dragnet is cast into the sea • It gathers in every kind of fish in its path • Once brought to shore, the entire catch must be sorted out • The good is kept…the bad is thrown out
Not a casting net Floats Forms A "Wall" Weights
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • Jesus says this is how it will be at the “end of the age” (judgment)v. 49 • The wicked will be eventually removed from the kingdom Ù a “purging” • Application is different than from the Tares Parable (focus was on the world)
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • The “ideal” was emphasized in the previous 2 parables vv. 44-46 • Sadly, that is not reality • Many come to the kingdom with less than full devotion
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • Many come to the kingdom with less than full devotion • True in N.T. days 1 Cor 1:11-13a 5:1-2 Gal 1:6-9 3:1 5:1-4 Rev 2:4, 14-15, 20 3:1-2, 14-18
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • Many come to the kingdom with less than full devotion • True in our own day • Local churches struggle with members who are caught up in worldliness, pride, carnal thinking, etc.
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • The parable does not address situations where disciples are momentarily caught up in weaknesses & are overcome • The parable addresses disciples who persist in worldly living after coming to the heavenly kingdom
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • What should local churches do re: such members? Rom 16:17 1 Cor 1:10 5:4-5, 9-13 Gal 4:30 1 Tim 1:3-4 1 Tim 6:3-5 Rev 2:5, 16, 21-23 Rev 3:3, 19
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheApplication • Yet, how are local churches limited? 1 Tim 5:24 Acts 5:1-11 • What will be the church’s “vindication?” Lk 12:1-3 1 Cor 4:5 Jude 15 The Lord's Dragnet
The Dragnet Matt 13:47-50 TheLesson • Have I come to the kingdom with a totally devoted heart? • Am I the type of disciple that will eventually be removed from the kingdom?