** The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

Matthew 13:44

** The Parable of the Wheat and Tares

Matthew 13:24

Matthew 13:36-38

** The Parable of the Hidden Treasure

Matthew 13:44

** The purchase price

1 Peter 1:18-19

Mark 10:45

Colossians 1:24

** The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price

Matthew 13:45-46

Ecclesiastes 1:2

Luke 9:23

Hebrews 11:24-26

ACTION ITEMS:

*Spend a few minutes contemplating the love God has for you

*Spend a few minutes contemplating the Love God has for others

*What is a practical way you can show God’s love to others

*What are you willing to lay down for the sake of His kingdom

ACTION ITEM: Listen for the call of Jesus as He speaks to you in the Words of His Bible.

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Genesis 35:1-4

Genesis 28:10-12

Genesis 28:16-17

Daniel 10:1

Daniel 10:12

John 11:5-6

Why is it that some people come through adversity better than others? Are you a victim or a victor? How do we disarm discouragement? Are you working with the Lord? What are you trusting in?

Trying to tame the "giants" in your life is difficult.

1) Confess your discouragement to the Lord.

2) Examine what you believe or don't believe.

3) Get into and walk in God's perspective.

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Ephesians 4:6

John 10:10

Ephesians 6:10-13, 14-20

Matthew 19:29

Psalm 62:5

Psalm 121:1-2

Exodus 19:4

Psalm 42:5

Psalm 71:14-18

Deuteronomy 8:2

Jeremiah 29:13

Psalm 34:8

Point 1

God is a giver

1 Corinthians 1:12

Romans 8:32

Point 2

If we know God is a giver we will come to Him for what we need

Point 3

Ask big things

ACTION ITEM: YOU HEARD HIM, GO ASK FOR BIG THINGS!

Are we approaching the biblical "end of times" scenario? How is this made known to us through the Bible? Can we do anything about it? Pastor Rosenberg takes us through some very critical and difficult passages in the Bible that tell us of these prophesies.

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Daniel 9

Ezekiel 36-37

Ezekiel 38-39

1 Thessalonians 4:15-5:11

Bill gives an insight as to the story of the 'Good Samaritan'. One could also call this the story of Jesus' "encounter with a certain lawyer" as it relates to that discussion of getting into heaven. Since we all 'wander' and 'squander', we should stop and 'ponder'...

Shana Tova! Used as a greeting during Rosh Hashanah and the Days of Awe, Also used, simply "shanah tovah" (שָׁנָה טוֹבָה), meaning "a good year", or "shanah tovah u'metukah" (שָׁנָה טוֹבָה וּמְתוּקָה) meaning "a good and sweet year". This day (20 Sep 2020) was the start of the Jewish calendar year 5781. Teshuva is the name for the ten Days of Awe and means to 'return' or 'repent'.

ACTION ITEM:

We as Jesus people need to reset our lives to BE good Samaritans.

Who may abide in the tabernacle? Who can have intimacy with God?

There is refreshment with the Lord. He gives rest, peace, hope.

Who determines what is right or wrong? Individuals, culture, popular opinion, lawmakers, courts, who?

ONLY GOD holds the authority to determine right from wrong.

ACTION ITEMS:

- Pray for peace in our country and that God's authority and not popular or cultural opinion reigns

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Psalm 1:3

1 Chronicles 16:1

Matthew 11:28

Jeremiah 31:25 (Berean Bible)

“For I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak”

Isaiah 55:1

John 7:37

Exodus 33:9-11

Ephesians 5:15

James 1:22 - work righteously

Psalm 85:13

Galatians 5:17

Psalm 43:5

Ephesians 4:29 - Let no corrupt word come out of your mouth

1 Peter 3:9

**Parable of the mustard seed

**Unnatural / Supernatural Growth

- Word is powerful

- Messenger is anointed

- Gifts are provided

- Situations are prearranged

**Parable of the Leaven

**The Gospel works inwardly

- Part of the process is immediate

- Part of the process takes a lifetime.

**Conclusion

- God's method works

- Math

* Let’s disciple within our homes

* Let’s reach out to others

* Let’s look for ways to take the gospel everywhere

ACTION ITEMS

** Share with others at least one way God is changing your thinking, values or lifestyle

** Talk with someone about how you will share the gospel with at least one person this week.

** Let them know how it goes

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Colossians 1:13-14

Luke 17:20-21

Revelation 11:15

Colossians 1:6-7

Romans 1:16

Acts 1:4-8

1 Corinthians 12:7

Acts 8:26-30

Luke 19:8-9

Romans 7:19-20

Galatians 4:19

When you approach the Bible, remember, it is a three step process: 1) Take it in; 2) Think it through; 3) Live it out!

In the first part of this psalm David expresses his anguish with his situation. Times of anguish are common.

During seasons of distress, trials or anguish, (as we are in now) we should be seeking the Lord for our strength. We should trust in the Lord and put our faith in Him.

ACTION ITEMS:

Habakkuk 3:17-18

Though the fig tree may not blossom,

Nor fruit be on the vines;

Though the labor of the olive may fail,

And the fields yield no food;

Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,

And there be no herd in the stalls—

Yet I will rejoice in the LORD,

I will joy in the God of my salvation.

Take some time to discuss the content of Habakkuk 3:71-18 with others

Think of how you can apply the teaching of this verse to your current circumstances

SUPPORTING VERSES:

Hebrews 13:8

2 Timothy 2:13

Isaiah 40:8

Psalms 119:89

Matthew 24:35

When we approach the Bible, we should do it in a three step process:

1) Take it in, 2) Think it through, 3) Live it out!

In this lesson Jesus presents the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares:

Application Point 1 - Fruit Matters

Application Point 2 - You Are Being Planted

Jesus explains the parable in verses 36-43.

ACTION ITEMS

What fruit are you bearing to indicate you are wheat and not a weed?

Where has God planted you?

How are you using your current circumstances to further His kingdom?

SUPPORTING VERSES:

John 3:3

Galatians 3:26

Luke 17:21

Galatians 5:19-21

Galatians 5:22-23

John 15:8

Matthew 7:21

1 Corinthians 6:9