Matthew 13 wheat and weeds
Ian Paul
30.32
17 July 2023
12 November 2025
The lectionary gospel reading for the Trinity 7 in Year A once more splits up a text in order to unite a parable and its interpretation by Jesus, though with less damage than was done previously. The parable itself is given in Matthew 13.24–30; we then skip over the brief parables of the mustard seed and yeast (to which we will come next week), and a Matthean explanation of Jesus' use of parables as 'fulfilment'; and we return to Jesus' explanation of the parable in Matt 13.36–43.
Come and join James and Ian as they discuss the passage, its implications for our understanding of discipleship, and the issues around preaching on it.
Revd James Blandford-Baker is vicar of Histon and Impington, two villages just north of Cambridge. Revd Dr Ian Paul is Associate Minister of St Nic's, Nottingham, and writes the widely-read blog www.psephizo.com. Full written commentary behind the discussion can be found on the blog each week.