In this second parable, we see how Jesus’s Kingdom, the World, has both seeds and weeds; how both grow together till the fullness of time, when all of the weed will be plucked out and burned. However, the fruit-bearing disciples, the true seeds, will shine before the Father.

This week we saw Jesus’ use of parables was not just illustrative but a means of obscuring revelation. Tracing the passage back to Isaiah 6, we see how it brings judgment on the unbelieving but brings abundance to the Christian. The secrets of Christ’s Kingdom belong to his people.

Restarting the expository journey of Matthew’s gospel, Pastor Michael takes the parable of the sower and uses it as litmus for our receptiveness towards the Series on the Gifts. We saw how hearing, understanding, being rooted in truth, and avoiding worldly thorns make our hearts the good soil that bears much fruit.

Pastor Michael Teddy gives us an understanding and direction to desire the gift of tongues.