Matthew 13:1-30, 36-43
Doctrine: Judgment of Believers and Nonbelievers
Attribute:
Big Idea:
What does it mean to ‘call on the name of the Lord’
The phrase “call on the name of the Lord” appears for the first time in Genesis 4:26 beginning with Enosh. At that time, a community began to publicly acknowledge and honor God by seeking His presence. The concept of the “name of the Lord” in Scripture encompasses much more than a word that identifies God. The name of God encompasses the full measure of His inexhaustible character. To “call on the name of the Lord” implies seeking God through faith, with a desire to know Him.
Opening Music: “In the Name of the Lord”
Opening Prayer:
Heavenly Father, what a privilege and blessing it is to come together each week and imagine how Jesus shared about the kingdom of God in his short time of ministry. Thank you for teaching us how to live a Godly life by using these simple parables to convey spiritual lessons. Open our eyes to see and our ears to hear everything you want us to apply to our circumstances as we read and meditate on your word.
May we examine our hearts and be open and teachable to what you are saying. May the Spirit of Truth illuminate our minds to receive your principles which are typically opposite from the world’s. We are so grateful for the Holy Spirit who guides and teaches us. In the power of the Holy Spirit, and in the precious name of Jesus we pray, Amen.
Discussion Questions
First Day Questions 1,2
3 person Breakout Groups 4 minutes
Fourth Day
**10 The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?” 11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
**13 This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. 14 In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving. 16 But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
White Board
Do you love a good story?
Parables What do we know?
Second Day
“Understanding the Parable of the Sower” (End at 1:47)
Third Day
Fifth Day
Sixth Day
Closing Music
. “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus “