The Parable Of The Dragnet Matthew 13 47

The Parable Of The Dragnet Matthew 13: 47 -50

A “summary” of Mt 13 kingdom parables § Sower Parable vv. 3 -9 § Tares Parable vv. 24 -30 § Treasure & Pearl Parables vv. 44 -46 § Dragnet Parable vv. 47 -50 Hearts revealed that receive the seed The kingdom must co-exist with evil Ideal recipient is totally devoted Not everyone is the “ideal” recipient

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 Setting § On Western shore of Sea of Galilee; late in 2 nd year of preaching § During the Great Galilean Ministry § Jesus is beginning a “ 2 nd tour” of Galilee Lk 8: 1

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Parable § A dragnet is cast into the sea § It gathers in every kind of fish in its path § Once brought to shore, the entire catch must be sorted out § The good is kept…the bad is

Not a casting net Float s Weight

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § Jesus says this is how it will be at the “end of the age” (judgment) v. 49 § The wicked will be eventually removed from the kingdom Ù a “purging” § Application is different than from

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § The “ideal” was emphasized in the previous 2 parables vv. 4446 § Sadly, that is not reality § Many come to the kingdom with less than full devotion

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § Many come to the kingdom with less than full devotion § True in N. T. days 1 Cor 1: 11 -13 a 5: 1 -2 Gal 1: 6 -9 3: 1 5: 1 -4 Rev 2: 4, 14 -15, 20 3: 1 -2, 14 -18

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § Many come to the kingdom with less than full devotion § True in our own day § Local churches struggle with members who are caught up in worldliness, pride, carnal

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § The parable does not address situations where disciples are momentarily caught up in weaknesses & are overcome § The parable addresses disciples who persist in worldly living after

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § What should local churches do re: such members? Rom 16: 17 1 Cor 1: 10 5: 4 -5, 9 -13 Gal 4: 30 1 Tim 1: 3 -4 1 Tim 6: 3 -5 Rev 2: 5, 16, 21 -23 Rev 3: 3, 19

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Application § Yet, how are local churches limited? 1 Tim 5: 24 Acts 5: 1 -11 § What will be the church’s “vindication? ” Lk 12: 1 -3 1 Cor 4: 5 Jude 15

The Dragnet Matt 13: 47 -50 The Lesson § Have I come to the kingdom with a totally devoted heart? § Am I the type of disciple that will eventually be removed from the kingdom?