1. Matthew 13 Parables of the Kingdom

2. Parables  Two main reasons: 1)To help people understand 2)Some didn’t want to hear And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. Mark 4:33-34

3. The Kingdom of Heaven  The Kingdom of God  Size or scope 1)Mustard seed 2)Leaven

4. The Kingdom of Heaven  The Kingdom of God  Size or scope  Great value 1)Hidden treasure 2)Pearl of great price

5. The Kingdom of Heaven  The Kingdom of God  Size or scope  Great value  Pure 1)Wheat & tares 2)Dragnet

6. The Kingdom of Heaven  The Kingdom of God  Size or scope  Great value  Pure  Eternity

7. The parable of the sower  Four kinds of soil 1)Wayside 2)Stony places 3)Thorns 4)Good soil The issue was with the soil!

8. The parable of the sower  Four kinds of hearer 1)Hard hearted 2)Superficial 3)Worldly

9. Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Mark 10:21-22

10. Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? Matt 16:24-26

11. The parable of the sower  Four kinds of hearer 1)Hard hearted 2)Superficial 3)Worldly 4)Responsive The issue is with the hearer

12. Application 1)Hear 2)Test yourself 3)Respond by doing