1. Parables of the Wheat and the Weeds- Matthew 13:24-30

2. ESSAY ON PARABLES 1. See other PowerPoint on Good Samaritan
2. The Parable of the Weeds and Wheat – Matthew 13: 24-30
A) the story
B) the Surprise ending!
C) What is Jesus teaching?

4. The Parable of the Weeds among Wheat
The man who sowed seed
Field
Enemy
Wheat
Weeds
Slaves of the householder
Response of the Sower!!
Bundles for burning
Barn

5. The Weeds may look the same as the Wheat until the Head appears

6. Jesus’ Message The reality of yetzer ha’tov and yetzer ha’ ra
Perseverance and patience
The Second Coming
Forgiveness and sinners
Heaven and hell