1 | THE WORLD

Mark 4:30-32 NLT 30 Jesus said, “How can I describe the Kingdom of God? What story should I use to illustrate it? 31 It is like a mustard seed planted in the ground. It is the smallest of all seeds, 32 but it becomes the largest of all garden plants; it grows long branches, and birds can make nests in its shade.”

The Kingdom of God is expanding like a noxious weed.

Please see pie chart of world religions on the NOTES page.

NEXT STEPS

̈ Today I’m asking Jesus to save me for the first time.

̈ I want Jesus to rule and reign in my life like never before.

̈ Today I commit to starting conversations with people who don’t know Jesus.

̈ Today I commit to loving people like Jesus loved.

DIGGING DEEPER (Groups)

1. Read the parable of the mustard seed (other side of card). What did you learn about Jesus’s meaning of this story?

2. What did you learn about the Kingdom of God from this teaching? In what ways is the Kingdom “already?” In what ways is the Kingdom “not yet?”

3. How would you assess the health of the church in the world? If you were sharing this news with someone who isn’t a Christian, what would you say?

4. Jesus invites every believer to be on mission with him to expand his kingdom. What strategies can you employ to partner with Jesus?

5. Jesus said people would know we are his disciples by our love. In what ways can non-Christians see or experience our love?

6. Pray with your group about how you can partner with Jesus in Kingdom expansion.

6 | TEMPTATION EXCURSUS*

Hebrews 4:14-16 UNDERSTAND TEMPTATION.

James 1:13-15 SIN PROGRESSION

• Tempted by desires

• Desire conceives

• Sin is birthed

It’s not about the circumstances; it’s about the condition of our hearts.

• Matthew 4:1

YOU CAN PASS THE TEMPTATION TEST. Mark 14:27-38

STRATEGY 1: WATCH

STRATEGY 2: PRAY

• Matthew 6:6; Psalm 91:1-3; Hebrews 4:16

• Grace is activated through prayer in the secret place.

6 | TEMPTATION EXCURSUS*

Hebrews 4:14-16 UNDERSTAND TEMPTATION.

James 1:13-15 SIN PROGRESSION

• Tempted by desires

• Desire conceives

• Sin is birthed

It’s not about the circumstances; it’s about the condition of our hearts.

• Matthew 4:1

YOU CAN PASS THE TEMPTATION TEST. Mark 14:27-38

STRATEGY 1: WATCH

STRATEGY 2: PRAY

• Matthew 6:6; Psalm 91:1-3; Hebrews 4:16

• Grace is activated through prayer in the secret place.

Hebrews 4:14-15 NIV

We have a great high priest [Jesus]... who has been tempted in every way, just as we are...

TEMPTATION

1. We are tempted three ways.

• 1 John 2:16

• The craving of the body

• The craving of the eyes

• The pride of life

2. Adam and Eve were tempted three ways.

• Genesis 3:6

3. Jesus was tempted three ways.

• Matthew 4:3

• Matthew 4:8-9

• Matthew 4:5-6

Jesus empathizes with us. • Hebrews 4:14-15

Jesus invites us in. • Hebrews 4:16

Hebrews 4:14-15 NIV

We have a great high priest [Jesus]... who has been tempted in every way, just as we are...

TEMPTATION

1. We are tempted three ways.

• 1 John 2:16

• The craving of the body

• The craving of the eyes

• The pride of life

2. Adam and Eve were tempted three ways.

• Genesis 3:6

3. Jesus was tempted three ways.

• Matthew 4:3

• Matthew 4:8-9

• Matthew 4:5-6

Jesus empathizes with us. • Hebrews 4:14-15

Jesus invites us in. • Hebrews 4:16

BIG IDEA | Today You Can Rest.

Hebrews 4:6 NLT So God set another time for entering his rest, and that time is today.

1. ...if you believe the promise.

• Hebrews 4:3; 4:8; Numbers 13-14; Joshua 1-6

2. ...if you stop works-ing.

• Hebrews 4:10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:20

3. ...if you’re penetrated by the Word of God.

• Hebrews 4:12-13

• The “Word of God” can refer to

o The Bible

o Jesus (John 1)

o This invitation to enter his rest.

3 | GREATER THAN MOSES Hebrews 3:1-19

THREE RESCUERS

1. Sir Nicholas Winton

• Sir Nicholas Winton miraculously saved Jewish children from Nazi extermination.

2. Moses

• Exodus 2; Exodus 3; Exodus 17:1-7

• Exodus 17:7b NLT—“Is the Lord here with us or not?”

• Moses miraculously saved the Jewish nation from slavery in Egypt.

3. Jesus

• Hebrews 3:3a TPT—But Jesus is worthy to receive a

much greater glory than Moses...

• John 11:25; 1 Peter 1:3

• Jesus miraculously saved you and me from the tomb of sin and death.

Hebrews 3:7-8 NLT

That is why the Holy Spirit says,

“Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts

as Israel did when they rebelled,

when they tested me in the wilderness...”

Hebrews 3:15 NLT

“Today when you hear his voice, don’t harden your hearts

as Israel did when they rebelled

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