Outline-October 4, 2020

Text: Matthew 13:1-4, 18-19

Title: Kingdom of God-Part 1

Quote: If God’s Word is not working, you need to check the ground it landed on,

because there is nothing wrong with the seed.

Points:

I. Background of Parables ( vv. 1-3a)

II. The First Soil ( vv. 3b-4)

III. Explanation of the First Soil ( vv. 18-19)

Application:

1. Do you reveal the number of times you rejected the gospel message before

you finally accepted? What were some of your excuses/reasons for not

accepting/receiving?

2. What did you learn about the mirror and window as it relates to the

function of parables?

3. Have you mistakenly believed that your human wisdom/intelligence can

understand God’s parables?

4. How well are you “broadcasting” the Seed?

5. What do you think of the following statement: The Gospel is always a

fruitful seed as to its power, but not as to its produce?

Ministry Opportunities:

7 th - Corporate Prayer- 7:00-7:30pm

7 th - Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- 2 Corinthians 7:11-15

12 th - GLD Virtual Conference- 9am-noon