Faith & Reason Nexus

1. The Good Seed Was SOWN in the Field

• Scripture: “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field.”
• Reference: Matthew 13:24

2. The Good Seed Was SETTING in the Field

• Scripture: “But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat and went away.”
• Reference: Matthew 13:25

3. The Good Seed Was SPROUTING in the Field

• Scripture: “When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then the weeds also appeared.”
• Reference: Matthew 13:26

4. The Good Seed Was SECURE in the Field

• Scripture: “The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’”
• Reference: Matthew 13:27-28

5. The Good Seed Was STAYING in the Field

• Scripture: “‘No,’ he answered, ‘because while you are pulling the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them.’”
• Reference: Matthew 13:29

6. The Good Seed Was SHARING in the Field

• Scripture: “Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and bring it into my barn.”
• Reference: Matthew 13:30

Reflection

The parable of the good seed teaches about the coexistence of righteousness and evil in the world until the final judgment. It emphasizes God’s patience and assurance of justice, encouraging believers to trust in His ultimate plan. Each stage of the good seed in the field highlights a spiritual truth, from sowing and growth to harvest and reward.