Matthew 13:31, 14:44-58
Doctrine: The Kingdom of God
Attribute: Incomprehensible
Big Idea: Christ and His Kingdom are more important than anything in this world
Opening Prayer
John 14:26 “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.”
Opening Music
(First Verse and Chorus)
Discussion Questions
First Day
Questions 1, 2
Second Day
Questions 3,a,b, 4
Second Day, Third Day, Fourth Day
Share Screen: Growth of Christ’s Kingdom
Breakout Groups
Mary –
Explain the story of the bread and yeast –
#3, a, b, 4
Nancy –
Explain the story of the Hidden Treasure,
#7a,b
Katie –
Explain the story of the Pearl
#7a,b
Moyra –
Explain the story of The Net –
#9, 10b
Full Group Discussion
Each leader shares answers/conclusions with the group
Share screen: individual picture for each parable
Order of Sharing:
- Mary – Yeast – Report to large group
- Group – Answer Questions #5,a,b Together
- Nancy – Hidden Treasure
- Katie – The Pearl – Report to large group
- Group – Answer Questions #6a,b,8 Together
- Moyra – The Net – Report to large group
Fourth Day
Questions #10a,b,c
Fifth Day
Parable of The House Owner – Questions 11a,b,c
Closing Music
(Play verse 1, Surrounded by your glory, verse 2, Surrounded by your glory, end)