Week 1 - September 10

Sorry I missed this week. We had a great trip to see the family; last one before the new baby!

What we covered:
Thanks to Bill for leading! Bill gave an overview of parables, why Jesus gave them, and how you should study them. When studying parables, be sure to understand:
1. Who is the audience?

2. What are the key points of the message?

3. Where is Jesus giving the message?
4. When did this occur in His ministry?
5. Why is He choosing to share it this way?

We also covered the parable of the sower.

What we will cover September 17:
We will continue with the "Kingdom Parables". Please read all of Matthew 13. Most of the chapter was covered last week, but just to keep it in context, read it all!
We will be focusing on the rest of the parables in the chapter, after the seeds. Most are short, but each give us a glimpse into the mind of God, and how he has designed us to live in His kingdom.

Be thinking about:
- What is "The Kingdom of God"? Where is it? Why does Jesus talk about it so much?
- Why so many different parables on it?
- How should each of these parables impact our lives today?

I am looking forward to Worshipping and getting into the Word with you this week!