Matthew 13:1-8
Day 1
4 ways to respond to the gospel
- Hear but don’t understand
- Hear, have joy, no faith
- Hear, worry and wealth get in way
- Hear, understands, spreads
Day 2
Oppression, persecution- cause some to fall away
Deceitfulness of wealth- the kingdom message was generosity and trust. Having lots of wealth can cause us to stumble and be deceived by thinking we don’t have enough which is the opposite of Jesus’ message.
Day 3
- Kingdom parables- Jesus is using parables to describe the kingdom. This parable demonstrates that only those who hear and understand the message will understand parables.
- Explanation is given of this parable, something Jesus only does rarely.
Day 4
The use of farmer imagery would have been familiar and common to the people. Farmer is sowing seed- Jesus and the kingdom message.
Day 5-6
- The Kingdom of God theme is the central point of the parable. Specifically, it demonstrates how the kingdom is responded to by different people.
- Jesus’ words echo Isaiah 55:10-11 which offers hope that God’s word will create a harvest of those who listen to it. His word will be accomplished no matter what man may do to foil it.
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