The Great Banquet
Luke 14:12-24
God’s love is lavish (Luke 14:12-14)
The Banquet is set, and the invitations are out (Luke 14:15-20)
There is room in the Kingdom of God for you and me (Luke 14:21-24)
The Evil Tenants
Matthew 21:33-46
God relentlessly pursues His people (Matthew 21:33-37)
The Servants are Prophets, The Son is Jesus Christ (Matthew 21:38-39)
The Rejected Son will Reign (Matthew 21:41-46)
The Mustard Seed & Leaven
Matthew 13:31-33
The Kingdom Of God is…
Humble Beginnings
Significant Impact
The Wheat and Weeds
The Wheat and Weeds
God’s Intent (Matthew 13:24)
Sin’s Impact (Matthew 13:25-27)
Growth (Mathew 13:28-30, 39-43)
Jesus is King of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:37-38)
The Treasure and The Pearl
Matthew 13:44-46
Value
Price
Joy
Finding & Searching
The Treasure & the Merchant
The Unforgiving Servant
Matthew 18:21-35
How often will I forgive him (seventy-seven times) (vv. 21-22)
A time to settle an account (Ten thousand talents) (vv. 23-24)
Sold, with his wife and children (v. 25)
Have mercy upon me (v. 26)
Forgave him the debt (grace was shown to him) (v. 27)
A hundred denarii (v. 28)
He pleaded with him for mercy (v. 29)
He refused to grant him mercy (v. 30)
Fellow servant greatly distressed (v. 31)
The master summoned him (vv. 32-35)
The Sower
Matthew 13:1-23
Since Christ is the sower and His Word the seed, let us learn from Him how to properly respond to His Word.
Pay attention. (3-4, 15)
Be truly converted. (5-6, 16-17)
Serve God only and exclusively. (7, 18-19)
Receive and absorb His Word into your life so that it becomes a part of you. (8, 20)
Solid Foundation
Luke 6:46-49
Understand “Lord” (Luke. 6:46)
Build on the solid foundation (Luke 6:47-48)
Disaster & Success hinge on your faithfulness to Christ (Luke 6:49)