08. Growing Together Until the Harvest (1983)

Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, CaliforniaApril 3, 1983Scripture: Matthew 13:1-30 (especially 24-30), Matthew 13:47-53In today’s episode, we see how “The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares” and “The Parable of the Net” illustrate that there are many differences in the kinds of people who find a place in the kingdom of God. This includes understanding that some people who are living IN the kingdom or not OF the kingdom. Being IN something is a much more superficial thing than being OF it. But God has said “whosoever will may come,” and it is His desire for us to grow together. So we needto be careful to stay focused on Jesus and the best ways to help ourselves and be his disciples.This is the fifth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.” The series is the foundation of a new book available on October 15th called “The Scandal of the Kingdom.” The book offers an opportunity to dig more deeply into the parables of Jesus. Learn more on our website: https://dwillard.org/resources/books/the-scandal-of-the-kingdomThe session outline Dallas distributed to his class participants gives the list of topics and scriptures covered throughout the series. He encouraged them to read the scriptures for each week before coming to class. Download a copy here:https://dwillard.s3.amazonaws.com/Parabolic-Teaching-Outline.pdfVisit https://DWillard.org for a wide variety of resources and opportunities that can serve as a means to help you “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”Dallas Willard Ministries exists to proclaim, teach and manifest the love, truth and transforming power of Christ and the Kingdom of God. We invite you to partner with us by praying for our ministry team, praying for the students in the School of Kingdom Living, sharing your talents as a volunteer, or contributing financial gifts. Visit https://dwillard.org/donate if you’d like to help us increase the availability of Dallas’s teaching to help people become more like Jesus.  WAYS TO CONNECT WITH US: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dallaswillardFacebook Group: Dallas Willard is My HomeboySignup for the Dallas Willard Legacy Update at DWillard.org/mailing-listContact the team at Dallas Willard Ministries by writing us at [email protected]: dallas_willard_ministriesFacebook: dallas.willard.0717 and SchoolOfKingdomLivingThreads: dallas_willard_ministriesX (Twitter): @DallasAWillardLinkedIn: Dallas Willard Ministries, and School of Kingdom LivingThe contents of this recording are © Willard Family Trust. Used by permission. For permission to reproduce any of this content, please contact Dallas Willard Publications at ...