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In the parable of the weeds, who does the good seeds represent?
In the parable of the weeds, who does the good seeds represent?
The enemy who sows weeds in the parable is the devil.
The enemy who sows weeds in the parable is the devil.
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What happens to the weeds at the end of the age?
What happens to the weeds at the end of the age?
They are pulled up and burned in the fire.
The kingdom of heaven is like a ______ hidden in a field.
The kingdom of heaven is like a ______ hidden in a field.
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Match the following symbols in the parables with their meanings:
Match the following symbols in the parables with their meanings:
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What is the main point of the parable of the weeds?
What is the main point of the parable of the weeds?
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What does the harvest represent in the parable of the weeds?
What does the harvest represent in the parable of the weeds?
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What does the parable of the hidden treasure suggest about the kingdom of heaven?
What does the parable of the hidden treasure suggest about the kingdom of heaven?
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the kingdom of heaven as portrayed in the parables?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of the kingdom of heaven as portrayed in the parables?
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What is the significance of the phrase 'Whoever has ears, let them hear' in the parable of the weeds?
What is the significance of the phrase 'Whoever has ears, let them hear' in the parable of the weeds?
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In the parable of the weeds, why is it significant that the good seed and the weeds grow together until the harvest?
In the parable of the weeds, why is it significant that the good seed and the weeds grow together until the harvest?
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The parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl are similar in that they both suggest that:
The parable of the hidden treasure and the parable of the pearl are similar in that they both suggest that:
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The statement 'Whoever has ears, let them hear' in the parable of the weeds can be interpreted as:
The statement 'Whoever has ears, let them hear' in the parable of the weeds can be interpreted as:
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The parable of the weeds differentiates between the 'people of the kingdom' and the 'people of the evil one'. This distinction highlights:
The parable of the weeds differentiates between the 'people of the kingdom' and the 'people of the evil one'. This distinction highlights:
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The description of the weeds being 'pulled up and burned in the fire' symbolically represents:
The description of the weeds being 'pulled up and burned in the fire' symbolically represents:
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Study Notes
Parable of the Weeds
- The Son of Man is the sower of good seed.
- The world is the field.
- The people of the kingdom are the good seed.
- The people of the evil one are the weeds.
- The devil is the enemy who sows the weeds.
- The harvest is the end of the age.
- Angels are the harvesters.
- Weeds (sinners) will be removed by angels at the end of the age.
- Sin and evil will be eliminated.
- Sinners will be cast into a blazing furnace.
- There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
- At the end of the age, the Son of Man will send out his angels. The angels will weed out everything that causes sin and all who do evil.
- The righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.
Weeds and the End of the Age
- At the end of the age, weeds (sinners) will be removed by angels.
- Sin and evil will be eliminated from the kingdom.
- Sinners will be cast into a blazing furnace, resulting in weeping and gnashing of teeth.
- Righteous people will shine brightly in the kingdom.
- The Son of Man will send out his angels. They will weed out everything that causes sin and all who do evil.
Parable of the Treasure
- The kingdom of heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field.
- A man who finds the treasure hides it again, then in joy sells all he had and buys that field.
- This highlights the great value and importance of the kingdom.
Parable of the Merchant and the Pearls
- The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls.
- Finding a pearl of great value causes selling of all possessions for its purchase.
- This highlights the importance and value of the kingdom.
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Description
Explore the profound teachings in the parables from Matthew 13, including the Parable of the Weeds, the Treasure, and the Merchant with Pearls. This quiz will test your understanding of the messages conveyed about good and evil, the value of the kingdom of heaven, and its ultimate significance. Dive deep into these biblical narratives and discover their meanings.
