July 1, 2012
Wheat and Tares
Wheat and Tares – This design is based on Matthew 13:24-30 and 36-43 in which Jesus tells the parable of the wheat and tares sown together. Exegesis has strongly influenced the plant chosen for tares in the bible. Tares is taken from the Arabic word zawan which is widely accepted to mean noxious weed. Having both wheat and weeds within us, we acknowledge that we should place our hope in God’s promise and receive grace and strength from the Lord’s table so that we may show justice and mercy in the world.