In the Gospel writings of Matthew, Mark, and Luke we have the bulk of Jesus’ teachings on the Kingdom. Jesus’ parables centered on the nature of the Kingdom of God. Today we are examining the Fertile Soil for Kingdom by looking at the Parable of the Sower.
Brain Storm: Fertile Soil for the Kingdom
Main Text : Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23
- (Matthew 13:20‐21) Why, according to Jesus’ teaching here, do some people fall away so quickly? What is their problem?
- (Matthew 13:22) Which of the thorns that Jesus mentions do you think is
- the most dangerous: Riches, worries/cares, or pleasures? Why do you think so?
- (Matthew 13:23) Even good soil can have factors that hinder growth in various parts of the field, or make some areas grow taller and fuller wheat. What factors make a disciple especially good soil for the growth of the word or message of the Kingdom?
- What might be the reasons for 30‐fold, 60‐fold, and 100‐fold growth?
- What did Jesus intend the Parable of the Soils to teach us about the “message of the kingdom”?
Take Away:
Why are the truths examined today, so important for keeping disciples from becoming disillusioned?
To understand what Jesus meant by “kingdom of God,” we need to be able to answer the following questions. What is it really? What is its essence? How is it related to Jesus’ person and work? How does it relate to your own life? And when does it come?
