Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-50. (The Parables of the Weeds and Net). What would your future look like? The first time I was asked that, I knew I had to take my Maths and Science seriously. That simple question inspires one to plan today for the life they hope for tomorrow. In today’s parables, Jesus speaks about another kind of future that affects everyone: the end of the age or God’s judgment. He also addresses a problem that affects everyone: the problem of evil, or the coexistence of good and bad. Jesus uses the parables to show how His kingdom offers hope both now in the midst of evil and in the future at the time of judgment: God is aware of evil in the world and cares deeply about people. The Sower only intended wheat; weeds were not his plan (v24-28, 37-39). However, amidst the weeds, he cares about his wheat. The servants asked the owner if they should uproot the weed...
