About this episode

Pastor Mark explores the parables in Matthew 13:24-43, discussing the coexistence of true and false believers and the certainty of the final harvest.

In Matthew 13:24–43, Jesus reveals that the visible outward kingdom community in this age will include both true and false, wheat and tares, visible growth and hidden corruption. Yet, in God's timing these things will be separated at the final harvest. Join Pastor Mark as we explore together the parables of the wheat and tares, the mustard seed, and the leaven — and what they teach us about patience, discernment, and the certainty of the coming harvest. For questions to spur on further study ...

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Mark

Topics covered

• kingdom community
• true and false believers
• patience
• discernment
• final harvest
• parables

Keywords

• Matthew 13
• wheat and tares
• mustard seed
• leaven
• parables
• kingdom of God
• final harvest
• discernment
• spiritual growth

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 13:24-43, parables of the wheat and tares, mustard seed, leaven

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