In the parable of the “net that was cast” Christ gives his disciples a view of the kingdom of heaven that was more about the will of God and the achieving of His purpose predestined before creation.  Unlike all the previous parables, this parable has no mention of spiritual growth in the soul of men, or the particulars about its’ dynamics upon man’s emotions, will or knowledge.   Three distinct observations can be seen in this parable.

1. The kingdom of heaven is in a time and place where good and evil lives side-by-side until a final day of judgment.

2. The final judgment will be carried out by angels who are being directed by Christ.  Although, there is no reference to Christ in this passage, verse 30 of this chapter has Christ stating that He would send the harvesters into the field to execute judgment.  .    

3. The final judgment that will be exacted will be because of the “wicked” souls that are in the children of the devil.  Those that escape the painful damnation described in this parable  are said to souls that are “just”.

This seventh parable taught in this discourse of Christ is the most dramatic of all the parables.  It is an assurance to all who follow and obey Christ of an ultimate reward.  It is a warning to all those who reject Christ that an ultimate punishment awaits them.