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Sunday July 14, 2019 Sermon Matthew 13:24-30 -- Wheat and Tares Parable
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The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Matthew 13:24-30
Introduction • Agriculture • Wheat = the Righteous • Tares (weeds) = the sinners
More Parable Points • Seeds = Jesus teachings • The enemy = Satan
More Parable Points • Purpose of Angels defined: • Originally just brought the LORD’s message to people • Jesus added: • Angels take human prayers to God • Can influence nature • We must believe in angels • Can bring devastation
More Parable Points • God allows evil to exist with good
Culture • Weeds grow in fields • Farmers are careful to separate wheat seeds from weed seeds • Retaliation against other farmers was done by tossing weed seeds into their fields
For us Today • One aspect not spoken about (the Treasure of this passage) • Retaliation is not acceptable • Love Neighbor means not taking revenge