Key Verses: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 1. Horticultural Sabotage: Wheat vs. Bearded Darnel a. The People listening to Jesus would have likely been able to picture this concept. b. Wheat and darnel crops are identical to each other when they are immature. It isn’t until...
Mark 4:1-9, 4:13-20 I. Introduction: Soul Soil II. Parable of the Farmer Scattering Seed (Mark 4:1-9 & 4:13-20) A. Jesus teaches the parable by the lakeshore. B. The parable describes a farmer scattering seeds. C. Jesus explains the meaning of the parable to...
Matthew 25:1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins Historical context of first century weddings in Israel: Stage 1: Engagement – often arranged at a young age Stage 2: Betrothal – public exchanging of vows that occurred as the couple approached marriageable...
Revelation 5:5 1. Lamb vs. Lion a. Lamb of God i. ‘The animal you select must be a one-year-old male, either a sheep or a goat, with no defects. ‘ Exodus 12:5 ii. John the Baptist: Look! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! ‘...
The Parable of the Vineyard Worker Matthew 20:1-16 Big Idea: Grace is not about fairness. It’s about God being gracious to us when we believe in Him. Through that grace, He provides every person what they need for each day. What is grace? Getting something good...
Matthew 6:33 PREVIEWING our series on the KINGDOM of Heaven You’ll have questions. You may not have all of the answers, but you’re going to get some. That’s a good thing! This is about seeking! This is about learning! This is about pursuing! ...
