Remember, in His Word, God has:
- Something to see – what does the text say
- Something to understand – what does it mean
- Something to apply – what does it mean to me
- Something to praise – for what are you thankful?
(1) Through the Bible
Day 1: Acts 3-4 | Day 4: Acts 8-9 |
Day 2: Acts 5-6 | Day 5: Acts 10-11 |
Day 3: Acts 7 | Day 6: Acts 12-13 |
This Sunday the preaching theme is Parables. Probably the go to section of scripture for parable examples is Matthew 13 wherein we find many of our favourites.
(2) Key Passages
Day 1: Matthew 13:10-17 | Day 4: Matt 13:24-33 |
Day 2: Matt 13:1-9 | Day 5: Matt 13:36-43 |
Day 3: Matt 13:18-23 | Day 6: Matt 13:44-52 |
(1) Key Verses
For our early readers, pick out one or two of the parables and study them this week. Keep in mind that two of them (parables of the sower and the weeds) have explanations within chapter 13.
(4) Pre-readers (in the translation of your choice, quoted below from the NLT)
“I tell you the truth, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see, but they didn’t see it. And they longed to hear what you hear, but they didn’t hear it.”
Matthew 13:17