Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 13:34-43
by: Katie Brown.
Jesus explained through His parable of the “tares” (weeds) that the angels will gather all the “stumbling blocks” and the “sons of the evil one” at the end of the world. These will be punished for their evil lives. He wanted His disciples to understand that God will protect and reward the “sons of the kingdom,” but there is a real eternal punishment for those who do not believe. This message should cause us to praise God for our gift of eternal life with Him. The promise of final judgement should also inspire us to tell all that we know of Jesus’ sacrifice for their sins.