1. The sowers (36-39a)

Jesus' disciples were eager to learn. They were the good seed. Jesus was planting them in the world by training them in the word of God. But Satan is also busy planting weeds. Those who are slaves to sin, who invert creation order by their materialistic and ungodly lives, are weeds. They are a curse, not a blessing.

2. The final judgment (39b-43)

We cannot live in a weedless world. We cannot get rid of evil by trying to remove evil people. But we can be sure that on the day of judgement, Jesus will send his angels to pull up all the weeds and burn them in the fiery furnace. Until that day, we can serve him and wait for his return and produce good fruit in the world. When he comes, his righteous children will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.

Application: Lord, continue to work in me to make me a good seed and let my life be a blessing, not a curse.
One Word: Don't be a weed