{"product_id":"lord-of-the-harvest","title":"LORD OF THE HARVEST","description":"Jesus often used parables to illustrate complex spiritual concepts in relatable terms. The setting for the parable of the wheat and tares is straightforward: a farmer sows good seed in his field, but an enemy stealthily sows tares among the wheat while everyone is asleep. This scenario highlights several key elements:\nThe Good Seed: The good seed represents the children of the kingdom—those who are aligned with God’s purposes (Matthew 13:38 NKJV). The Greek word for \"seed\" is sperma (σπέρμα), indicating that the good seed has life and the potential to grow.\nThe Enemy: The enemy symbolizes Satan, who actively works against God’s plans by sowing confusion and deception (Matthew 13:39 NKJV). The term “enemy” in Greek is echthros (ἐχθρός), meaning a hostile adversary.\nThe Field: The field represents the world, where both good and evil coexist until the time of harvest (Matthew 13:38 NKJV). This duality underscores the tension believers face in their spiritual journey.\nThe Conflict Between Wheat and Tares\nAs the wheat and tares grow together, a conflict arises. The servants of the farmer notice the tares and question whether they should pull them up. The farmer wisely responds, “No, lest while you gather up the tares you also uproot the wheat with them” (Matthew 13:29 NKJV). This highlights a crucial point:\nPatience and Discernment: The farmer's response teaches us the importance of patience and discernment in dealing with the challenges of life. In our zeal to eradicate evil, we must be careful not to harm the good. In Hebrew, the word for patience is sabhar (סָבַר), which conveys the idea of enduring and waiting for the right time.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0DHZWWM5W\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0DHZWWM5W.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Squires III, Dr. Clarence\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43331247538237,"sku":"BVV.B0DHZWWM5W.G","price":17.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0DHZWWM5W-0.jpg?v=1783542526","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/lord-of-the-harvest","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}