Unit 23 Session 4
DISCIPLES LIVE FOR THE KINGDOM
MATTHEW 13
In telling the kingdom parables, Jesus taught that His kingdom is unique and of unsurpassed value.
Having come to seek and save the lost, Jesus now tells His followers what a life devoted to Him looks like. Those who have been pursued and rescued by God will now in turn pursue His kingdom and His righteousness. Jesus illustrates this discipleship by telling His listeners several parables about the kingdom of Heaven. By telling these stories, Jesus is provoking His listeners to think deeply about the growth, value, and purity of His kingdom.
Points to consider:
✞ The Growth of the Kingdom
* Where have you seen the
growth of the kingdom
of God?
* For what reasons might
God be pleased to build
His kingdom through
small and insignificant
things?
✞ The Value of the Kingdom
* In what ways have you
radically embraced the
kingdom of Heaven in
faith?
* How has following Christ
brought you great joy?
✞ The Purity of the Kingdom
* Why is judgment a
necessary part of God's
final work?
* What should be our
response to the warning
of God's judgment?
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