Matthew 13

Scripture – Matthew 13

Observation – 

• Matthew 13:1-23 - Parable of the Soils
• Matthew 13:1-3a - Jesus teaches with parables
• Matthew 13:3b-9 - A simple story about a farmer and sowing seeds.
• Matthew 13:10-17 - He used parables to hide the truth from those who don't listen to the HS
• Matthew 13:18-23 - The parable of the Sower explained: each soil represents one of four responses
• Matthew 13:24-43 - Parables of corruption among the kingdom
• Matthew 13:24-30 - The parable of the wheat and the tares.
• Matthew 13:31-32 - The parable of the mustard seed.
• Matthew 13:33 - The parable of the leaven in the dough.
• Matthew 13:34-35 - Jesus’ teaching in parables as a fulfillment of prophecy.
• Matthew 13:36-43 - Jesus explains the parable of the wheat and tares
• Matthew 13:44-52 - More parables about the kingdom
• Matthew 13:44 - The parable of the hidden treasure
• Matthew 13:45-46 - The parable of the costly pearl
• Matthew 13:47-50 - The parable of the net
• Matthew 13:51-52 - The disciples claim to know what the parables mean
• Matthew 13:53-59 - Jesus is rejected again
• Matthew 13:53-56 - The people of Nazareth are surprised that one of their own could do such powerful things
• Matthew 13:57-58 - A prophet without honor

Application – Prioritize your relationship with God above worldly distractions, so it doesn’t get choked out.

Prayer – Dear God. My relationship with you is more important then the things of this world. Help me to prioritize my relationship with you over the distractions of this world. Amen.

Sins to avoid – Don't get chocked out by the things of this world.

Promises to claim – 

Examples to follow – 

Commands to obey – 

Summarize and apply – Jesus gives more parables and explains them.