Applying ancient Biblical truth to today's challenges and discovering that God is pro-you in the process!
Achan and Ai
Joshua 6-7
What can we learn from this?
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The Tower of Babel
Genesis 11:1-9
Points:
Application:
Rahab’s Situation
Joshua 2; Rom. 12:2
Points:
Abraham and Isaac
Genesis 22:1-19
Points:
How do we respond to this? Like Abraham, all disciples of Jesus must grow to the point where they are willing to say,
Jesus Heals Large Groups of People
Matt. 14:34-36; 15:29-31
Concerning these healings by Jesus:
Why does God heal some and not others?
Jesus Feeds the Masses
Matt. 14:13-22; 15:32-39
Interpreting the stories through revelation and education:
What do we glean from this story?
Missional Setbacks
Matthew 14:1-13
Concerning the mission:
What does that mean to us, church?
Jesus Faces Rejection at Home
Matthew 13:53-58
Points of the story:
What does this story teach us?
Question #1 - How do you ...
Kingdom Parables Wrap-up
Matthew 13:51-52
Points of the wrap-up:
Main Point: Maturing disciples will value and tell others about kingdom living.
What do we do now? A kingdom citizen must be willing to:
The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
Matthew 13:44-46
Points of the parable:
The Main Point of this pair of parables:
The Mourning, the Miracle, and the Meeting
1 Cor. 15:1-8, ESV
The gospel story has been retold today. The question is, "Do you believe that story?" Millions have, and I have to tell you, the trajectory of their lives was changed forever. I know it sounds crazy. But it's true. On My granddaddy's grave, it's true. Do you believe it?
You might ask, "So what? Why do I have to believ...
The Eating, the Examinations, and the Exit
Luke 22:14-20, 66-71; 23:44-53
The Eating
The Examination
The Leaven
Matthew 13:33
The Communicated Part
The Learned Conclusion
What do we do with that knowledge?
The Mustard Seed
Matthew 13:31-32
The Growth of the Kingdom of Heaven
The Weeds
Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43, ESV
Ten explanations:
1. Jesus is the Sower. (37)
2. The field is the entire world. (38)
3. The seeds are the disciples of Jesus. (38)
4. The weeds are people who seek to thwart His work. (38)
5. The weeds are sown by the devil. (39)
6. The devil is the enemy of Jesus. (39)
7. The harvest happens at the end of days. (39)
8. ...
The Four Kinds of Soil
Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23
Matthew 13:1-9 – The Parable
1. A reasonable context: teaching parables (1-3a)
2. A relatable character: a gardener (Jesus) (3b)
3. A regular occurrence: sowing seeds (sharing the gospel message) (4a)
4. A recognizable outcome: plant life (responses to the gospel message) (4b-9)
Matthew 13:18-23 – The Explanation
1. Four Kinds of Soil (Hea...
The Purpose of Parables
Matthew 13:10-17, 34-35
Why did Jesus choose to teach in parables?
In a general sense,
In a spiritual sense, Jesus used parables because:
The Family of Jesus
Matthew 22:46-50
Points:
Application:
That will only make it worse!
Matthew 12:43-45
The analogy:
The Point:
The Proof of Your Nature
Matthew 12:33-36
Jesus told the Pharisees:
You should:
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