Primary Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43Summary: Jesus shifted from talking to the crowds to talking with the disciples in a house. They asked him to explain the parable of the weeds in the field. He did. Jesus described what appears to be a time of judgment.Key Themes: Parables, Final Judgment, End TimeDesired Outcomes: People would understand that believers understand some things that not-yet believers do not because of their relationship with Jesus. People would want to be rescued from final ultimate separation from God. Not-yet believers would say Yes to Jesus and believers would help people say Yes.

Primary Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35Summary: Jesus told two more parables to the crowd: about a mustard seed and yeast. Mustard seeds begin small but grows into one of the largest garden plants. A small amount of yeast can affect a large amount of dough. Matthew explain that Jesus used parables to fulfill an Old Testament prophecy.Key Themes: Parables, Small to Large, Growth, Effect, ProphecyDesired Outcomes: People would believe that God can take small steps of faith and use them significantly. People would want to experience the kingdom of heaven. Believers would trust God to complete the work He begins.

Primary Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30Summary: Jesus told a parable about a man sowing good seed and his enemy sowing weeds in that same field. The solution: let the weeds and wheat grow together until harvest time.Key Themes: Parables, Good/Evil in the World, JudgmentDesired Outcomes: People would see that God is patient and merciful. Not-yet believers would choose to say Yes to Jesus. Believers would share the Good News with urgency because judgment will come.