The Parable of the Weeds
June 11, 2023 / Scott GrimmKINGDOM STORIES: PARABLES OF JESUS
“The Parable of the Weeds”
Matthew 13:24-43
The Parable of the Weeds (Matt. 13:24-30) is the of the kingdom in the church age.
The present, imperfect form of the kingdom on earth is characterized by the following:
- It is . (vv.37-38a; Acts 17:30)
- There are possessors of grace. (v.38b)
- There are professors of faith. (vv.25, 38; Jude 4; Gal. 2:4)
- Kingdom people are by their fruit. (v.26)
- This is a period for God’s to work. (vv.27-30; II Peter 3:4, 9, 15)
- This period will eventually give way to God’s . (vv.30; 39b-42)
- All of it serves the purpose of His . (v.43)
How do you know if you’re the real deal?