Sabbath. Study. Serve.

 Sabbath, Study, Serve 

Taking the Sermon Into Our Week 

Scripture of the Week: Matthew 13:24-43

From the Sermon:

A little bit goes __________________.

_________ are stories that are told using examples of items that people would understand in order to explain a deeper truth. Jesus often spoke in parables in order to help connect people with Kingdom principles.

If you pull up these ________ which are so abundant then you will surely take the ______________ right along with it.

We need to hear from Jesus that a little bit of _______ goes a long way.

There is an _____________ of the Kingdom into our everyday lives in a way that spur growth and life abundant. In other words, what seems _________________ actually matters a lot. 

A little bit of ________, even the size of a mustard seed, can grow in our lives and burst forth in a way that shares our ultimate hope in God.

A little bit of _______ added to the abundance of our lives spills forth in ways that can nourish both body and soul for people we know and do not yet know.

Reflection Questions:

When you sit with these three parables of Jesus about the Kingdom of God, what is Christ’s invitation for you?

How are you being called to participate in this mystery in a way that looks to God and proclaims that God is near?

Prayer:

Lord, we often become so overwhelmed by the immensity of your Kingdom that we do not know where to begin in our proclamation. May you remind us this week that a little bit goes a long way   and will lead to more and more of your hope, faith, and love in the world. Amen.