There are several interesting facets to this particular parable entitled, “The Wheat and the Tares,” that I’d like to share with you this morning, but you might be wondering, “Why bother since Jesus already explains this parable in verses 36-43? But keep in mind that as with all of Jesus’ parables there is “a message behind the message,” and this parable is no different. In a word, it’s not only important what Jesus said, but what He did not say!