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Delve into the rejection of God’s purpose, the analogy of different soils, and the Kingdom of Heaven in this exploration of key messages from the Bible. Discover why some welcomed Jesus with open arms while others hesitated.
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(8th) What did the Pharisees and experts in the law reject? Lk.7:29-30 The Pharisee’s and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.
(9th) So, what kind of dirt are you? (Can the soil know or understand what kind of dirt it truly is?)
(9th) So, what kind of dirt are you? (Can the soil know or understand what kind of dirt it truly is?) • Hears but the devil comes along and takes away word from their heart. • Hears and receives with joy but does not get rooted in depth of heart. • Hears but cares and worries of life and riches and pleasures choke it. • Those with noble and good hearts.
(10th) So what is the Kingdom of Heaven (God) like, comparatively speaking?
(10th) So what is the Kingdom of Heaven (God) like, comparatively speaking? • Mustard seed • Yeast • Good seed/Bad seed • Treasure hidden in field • Pearl of great value • Catch of all kinds of fish
(11th) Who said “stop sinning or something worse may happen to you” and why would they say such a thing?
(11th) Who said “stop sinning or something worse may happen to you” and why would they say such a thing? Jn.5:14 Jesus to the paralytic by the pool after he is questioned about who healed him. (he then went and told the Jews who had healed him)
(12th) What should a person do with their ‘peace’ and what should determine that choice?
(12th) What should a person do with their ‘peace’ and what should determine that choice? Mt.10:11-16 Greet the home, If the house (those who dwell there) accepts you and your message, give them your peace. If they do not, remove your peace and the protection that peace offers.* *(the effects of peace implied)
(13th) To this point what is the only story about Jesus that is covered in all four Gospels? (why?)
(13th) To this point what is the only story about Jesus that is covered in all four Gospels? (why?) Mk.6:30-44; Mt.14:13-21; Lk.9:10-17; Jn.6:1-15 The feeding of the 5,000+ families Why this event ?
(14th) Jesus crossing over to Gennesaret finds what kind of welcome? Why do you think they changed their attitude?
(14th) Jesus crossing over to Gennesaret finds what kind of welcome? Why do you think they changed their attitude? Mk.6:54-56; Mt.14:34-36 Once they recognized Jesus they spread the word and everyone brought their sick to be healed. They begged to touch his cloths and they were healed. (change from last visit were they insisted He leave) Why?