Are you one of those who picks & chooses?

Are you one of those who picks &

chooses?

We are in the Mix


chooses?

We are in the MixSo Let’s…


chooses?


Matthew 13:24-30 Are you one of those who picks &

chooses?



chooses? Jesus is giving stories here so that we

will




will understand the kingdom (rule) of God

now.





now. See Matthew 13:1,2,3,11 (24,

31,32,44…)





now. See Matthew 13:1,2,3,11 (24,

31,32,44…)

God’s picture of the mix we are in here v24-30:


Matthew 13:24-30God’s picture of the mix we are in here

v24-30:



v24-30: * What is the mix?



v24-30: * What is the mix?

* What is the problem with this mix?



v24-30: * What is the mix? The mix of seed, weed & wheat =>

produce * What is the problem with this mix?




produce * What is the problem with this mix?Competition, stunted growth, reduced

yields





yieldsplus seeds for weeds in the future

plantings.






plantings. * What do you have questions about on

this?






plantings. * What do you have questions about on

this?I do -who are the guys asking the Master

questions?



v24-30:


Matthew 13:24-30God’s points on the mix we are in here v34-

43:



43: * the summary you are to grasp

v34,35




v34,35God is making known the mystery here.

(cf. v11)




v34,35God is making known the mystery here.

(cf. v11) * the detail you are to pick up v36-43



43: * the detail you are to pick up v36-43



43: * the detail you are to pick up v36-43 < good seed person -



43: * the detail you are to pick up v36-43 < good seed person - Son of Man,

Jesus




Jesus < the field -




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed -




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed -




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed - sons of the evil one




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed - sons of the evil one > the enemy -




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed - sons of the evil one > the enemy - the devil




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed - sons of the evil one > the enemy - the devil < harvest -close of the age




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed - sons of the evil one > the enemy - the devil < harvest -close of the age & reapers

angels

who are the righteous?


As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one;

There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God.

They have all turned aside; They have together become unprofitable; There is none who does good, no, not one.“ - Romans 3:10-12

also Psalm 14:1-3


As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one; - Romans 3:10


As it is written: "There is none righteous, no, not one; - Romans 3:10

Those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. - Romans 5:17




Jesus < the field - the world of people < good seed - children of the kingdom > weed seed - sons of the evil one > the enemy - the devil < harvest -close of the age & reapers

angels



43:


Matthew 13:24-30,36-41, Acts 1 & 2:42God’s plans for the mix we are in here Acts

1&2:



1&2: What Jesus began Acts 1:1,2,9 -

>taken up




>taken up * you will - Acts 1:6-8 commands




>taken up * you will - Acts 1:6-8 commands … receive power v8a




>taken up * you will - Acts 1:6-8 commands … receive power v8a … be my (good seed) witnesses v8b




>taken up * you will - Acts 1:6-8 commands … receive power v8a … be my (good seed) witnesses v8b* and they - Acts 2:42



1&2: * you will - Acts 1:6-8 commands * and they - Acts 2:42



1&2: * you will - Acts 1:6-8 commands * and they - Acts 2:42 were strong

toward < apostle teaching / (OT & NT)




toward < apostle teaching / (OT & NT) < fellowship / pulling together




toward < apostle teaching / (OT & NT) < fellowship / pulling together < breaking of bread / gospel in

community





community < prayer / talking to God in

community





community < prayer / talking to God in

community Result => Acts 2:43 and more

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