Ep 10. The Parable of The Wheat and The Weeds

Parables of Jesus for Kids season 1 episode 10 is titled "The Parable of The Wheat and The Weeds." In this episode, children will learn about one of Jesus' most famous parables and what it means for us today.

The episode begins with Jesus telling his disciples a story about a farmer who sowed good seed in his field, but while everyone slept, an enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat. When the wheat sprouted, so did the weeds. The farmer's workers asked him if they should pull up the weeds, but he said no, because in doing so, they might also pull up some of the wheat. Instead, they would allow both to grow together until the harvest, when the wheat and the weeds would be separated and the wheat would be gathered into the barn.

The episode then explores the meaning behind this parable. The wheat represents all those who belong to Jesus, or the "good seed" that he has sown. The weeds represent all those who belong to the devil, or those who have rejected Jesus and live in sin. Just as the farmer allowed the wheat and the weeds to grow together in the field, so too God allows the good and the bad to coexist in the world. However, just as the farmer separated the wheat and the weeds at the harvest, so too will God separate those who belong to him from those who do not at the end of time.

Throughout the episode, the importance of patience, forgiveness, and love is emphasized. Just as the farmer did not immediately pull up the weeds, but waited until the right time, so too must we be patient with others who may not always do what is right. We must also forgive those who have wronged us, just as the farmer did not punish his workers for letting the weeds grow. And most importantly, we must love everyone, just as Jesus loves us all.

The episode concludes with a song that reinforces these messages and encourages children to trust in Jesus and follow his example. Overall, "The Parable of The Wheat and The Weeds" is a powerful and important lesson for children about the nature of good and evil in the world and the importance of love and forgiveness.