1. God’s Harvest Day Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43

2. Facts About The Parable The plant we refer to as “tares” is more properly known as bearded darnel. – It is a noxious weed that can cause upset stomach and dizziness if ingested. If there were only small amounts of darnel, it was pulled up; if too much it was left until harvest. This story is based in reality…it was considered a serious crime to plant darnel in a neighbor’s wheat.

3. Wheat Vs. Tares: Can You Tell The Difference?

5. Could You Uproot One Without The Other?

6. Details Of The Parable The Sower- Jesus, the Son of Man The Field- The World The Good Seed- The Sons of the Kingdom The Tares- The Sons of the Evil One The Enemy- The Devil The Harvest- The end of the age The Reapers- Angels

7. A Note About “The Kingdom” When you see the Word “Kingdom” you should immediately think “rule or reign.” ALWAYS let the context tell you what the word “Kingdom” means in a passage. Three different meanings in this parable: – The Church (13:38) – The World (13:41) – The Heavenly Realm (13:43)

8. What Does This Parable Teach? Evil has a real presence and effect in this world. – 1 Cor. 15:33; Heb. 12:1 The Devil exists and works secretly to counteract the work of God. – 1 Pet. 5:8 The righteous need to live in this world, even though we are surrounded by evil. – 1 Cor. 5:9-13

9. What Does This Parable Teach? False doctrines and brethren may seem to have many similarities to true ones. – 2 Cor. 11:12-15 God allows the wicked to prosper and grow alongside the righteous in the world. – Psalm 73 We are not the ones responsible for condemning people, God is. – James 4:12

10. What Does This Parable Teach? There WILL be a judgment, it is certain. – Heb. 9:27 The fruit borne in a person’s life determines where they will go in that judgment. – Rev. 20:11-12

11. There will be a day of separation when the wicked will be destroyed and the righteous will be glorified… Where Will YOU End Up?