08. Growing Together Until the Harvest (1983)

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Oct 14, 2024

Dive into the intriguing parables of the wheat and the tares, exploring the coexistence of good and evil until the harvest. Discover the essence of being 'of' the kingdom, highlighting the genuine commitment required in a diverse spiritual community. The discussion takes a turn towards the daunting challenges faced by growing churches, emphasizing the need for authenticity amidst success. Finally, the transformative power of God is underscored, reminding us of the importance of true discipleship even in the face of adversity.

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INSIGHT

In vs. Of the Kingdom

Some people are in the kingdom of God but not of it.
Being in something is superficial; being of it implies origin and shared nature.

INSIGHT

Liberality of Invitation

God's invitation to the kingdom is liberal, requiring only willingness.
This inclusivity means many who are in are not of the kingdom, having various motivations.

ANECDOTE

Simon Magus

Simon Magus tried to buy the Holy Spirit's power, seeing its utility.
This illustrates being in the kingdom for the wrong reasons, valuing the benefits over transformation.

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Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California
April 3, 1983

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30 (especially 24-30), Matthew 13:47-53

In today’s episode, we see how “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares” and “The Parable of the Net” illustrate that there are many differences in the kinds of people who find a place in the kingdom of God. This includes understanding that some people who are living IN the kingdom or not OF the kingdom. Being IN something is a much more superficial thing than being OF it. But God has said “whosoever will may come,” and it is His desire for us to grow together. So we need
to be careful to stay focused on Jesus and the best ways to help ourselves and be his disciples.

This is the fifth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.” The series is the foundation of a new book available on October 15th called “The Scandal of the Kingdom.” The book offers an opportunity to dig more deeply into the parables of Jesus. Learn more on our website: https://dwillard.org/resources/books/the-scandal-of-the-kingdom

The session outline Dallas distributed to his class participants gives the list of topics and scriptures covered throughout the series. He encouraged them to read the scriptures for each week before coming to class. Download a copy here:

https://dwillard.s3.amazonaws.com/Parabolic-Teaching-Outline.pdf

Visit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”

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