January 24, 2021

Jesus the Storyteller: Wheat and Weeds

Preacher: Joe Walser Series: Jesus The Storyteller Scripture: Matthew 13:24–43

Psalm 2:6-8

How does the Kingdom of God grow when there is so much evil?

Parable: A story that uses indirect communication to subversively dismantle our wrong values and understanding of the Kingdom and changes the way we view the world (His Kingdom).


‘Dear Sirs:
I am.
Sincerely Yours,
G. K. Chesterton.’

“That is the attitude of someone who has grasped the message of Jesus.”

–Timothy Keller, The Prodigal God (New York: Dutton, 2008), 46.


Matthew 13:24-30
Matthew 13:31-32

1.) Good farmer sewing good seed producing a good crop
2.) Enemy sewing bad seed producing a bad crop
3.) Implied question: How do we grow a good crop...What's the best way in light of a bad crop (in light of evil)

How does the Kingdom Grow when there is so much evil?

Matthew 13:36-43

1.) Good farmer sewing good seed producing a good crop The good farmer is Jesus and the good seed is the seed of the gospel of the Kingdom. Jesus' field is the WORLD
2.) The enemy is sewing bad seed producing a bad crop The enemy is Satan and the bad seed is the counter kingdom of Satin in the WORLD
3.) Implied question: How do we grow a good crop....What's the best way (in light of evil)?
Patience....and in the mustard seed parable....be a disciple who makes disciples who make disciples....justice and rescue belong to God

1.) The seed words at the heart of the problem of evil
- Matthew 5:8
- Matthew 15:16-20
2.) The power of the invading Kingdom is in the patient and consistent process of Disciples making disciples who make disciples

The Way Ahead
We all have closed our eyes, deafened our ears and calloused our hearts to the gospel the Kingdom at one time or another.
1.) What is your daily process for identifying areas that you are looking for a "bigger seed" and resubmitting your life to The Kingdom of God? (Being a disciple)
2.) What is your daily process for making disciples who make disciples?

other sermons in this series

Apr 4

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Jesus The Storyteller: Easter Matters

Preacher: Joe Walser Scripture: Luke 14:15–23 Series: Jesus The Storyteller

Mar 28

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Jesus The Storyteller: The Conversation

Preacher: Jeff Walser Scripture: Luke 19:28–44 Series: Jesus The Storyteller

Mar 21

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Jesus The Storyteller: Priests and Prostitues

Preacher: Scott Ertel Scripture: Matthew 21:28–32 Series: Jesus The Storyteller