Matthew 13:1-30; 36-43

 

Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     13                                                     Passage: Matthew 13:1-30; 36-43

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Parable of Soils Given with a disciple question – Hearers heart condition described (Matthew 13:1-17) a. Jesus began teaching in parables. (1-2) b. Parable of farmer sowing seed; the types of soils with results  (3-9) fell on path – birds ate fell on rocky places – sprang quickly but no root; withered fell on thrones – choked fell on good – produced abundantly c. Disciples ask why Jesus spoke in parables (10) d. Jesus answers “because secrets of heaven given to disciples but not them” (11-12) e. Jesus quotes Isaiah: hearing – not understanding, seeing not perceiving, hardly hearing, calloused hearts (13-15) f. Jesus tells receptive disciples are  blessed  (16-17)

Parable of soils meaning reveled to disciples – Seed condition and results explained (Matthew 13:18-23) a. Parable of “Kingdom Message” meaning (18) b. Path - does not understand; evil one snatches away sown on heart (19) c. Rocky ground – receives with joy but no root and last short time.(20-21) d. Thornes – one hearing but worries and deceitfulness of wealth choke out. (22) e. Good Ground – one hearing and understands producing crop. (23)

Parable of the weeds – Harvest of Kingdom followers and judgment of sin and evil) (Matthew 13:24-30;36-43) a. Farmer sows good seeds; enemy sows weeds among wheat (24-25 b. Weeds appeared with wheat (26) c. Servant ask where did the weeds come from asking what to do (27-28) Man told servants to not to pull weeds; it may uproot wheat Let them grow together to harvest Harvest: Collect weeds, bundle to be burned Harvest: Gather the wheat and bring to barn e. Jesus parable explained (36-43) Sower – Son of Man Field  - World Good seed – people of kingdom Weeds – people of devil Harvesters – Angels Harvest - End of age; evil will burn and righteous will shine (40-43)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Parable of Soils Given with a disciple question – Hearers heart condition described	Matthew 13:1-17
Parable of soils meaning revealed to disciples – Seed condition and results explained	Matthew 13:18-23
Parable of the weeds – Harvest of Kingdom followers and judgment of sin and evil	Matthew 13:24-30;36-43

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus uses parable of soil and weed; teaching kingdom truths

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT that word will out; our heart condition brings understanding; at the end times the harvest will judge good from evil.

Specific Application Questions

How what is your heart condition?  Are you receptive to what you are learning from God’s Word?

When hearing God’s truth how do you seek to understand and apply it?

There will be weeds that impact our life.  How will you respond and hold on to God’s truth

Principles to Remember

Our heart condition counts

We understand with our heart

Righteous will shine

Characteristic of God

Sows Good Seeds

Theme

Whoever has ears let them hear; open hearts who hear, understand and apply God’s truth will shine like the sun.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today

Matthew 11-12 (2021-2022)

 Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     12                                                     Passage: Matthew 11-12

Content (List of Topics or Events)

John’s disciples bring a question to Jesus “Are you the One” (Matthew 11:1-15) a. John in prison hears about deeds and sends disciples to ask. (1-2) b. Jesus replies to go back and tell what you see  (4-6) c. Jesus speaks of John the Baptist… what he was not (7-8) d. Jesus describes John as more than a prophet… he’s a messenger “preparing the way” (9-10) e. Jesus declares John is great, but least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he (11-13) f. John identified by Jesus as the Elijah who was to come (14-15)

Jesus critical to the current generation; they didn’t repent and His call to “come to him” (Matthew 11:16-30) a. John ministry contrasted with Jesus’ “Wisdom validated by deeds” (16-19) b. Jesus tells “when seeing miracles no repentance”; Sodom did not have your opportunity. You will be Judged (20-24) c. Jesus praised Father for what He was doing (25-26) d Jesus reveals that all things committed to Him by Father (27) e. Jesus says “come” to the weary to find rest (28-30)

Pharisees challenge and plot against Jesus; seeing ministry results, looking for a sign “Jonah sign is declared”. (Matthew 12) a. Pharisee challenge Jesus disciples eating from grainfields on Sabbath (1-8) b. Pharisee challenge healing a man with shriveled hand on Sabbath (9-14) c. Jesus heals demon-possessed man amazing crowd; bringing Pharisee calling him Beelzebul (15-24) d. Jesus know thoughts responds; saying the Kingdom of God is upon you, you’ll be recognized by your fruit; words show your heart (25-37) e. Impure spirits find a residence in empty hearts (38-45) f. Doing the will of the Father in Heaven are brothers, sister and mother of Jesus (46-50)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

John’s disciple’s bring question to Jesus “Are you the One”	Matthew 11:1-15
Jesus critical to current generation; they didn’t repent and His call to “come to him”	Matthew 11:16-30
Pharisees challenge and plot against Jesus; seeing ministry results, looking for a sign “Jonah sign is declared”.	Matthew 12

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus identity validated while responding to unbelief and Pharisee criticism

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT challenges come to the truth being proclaimed; doing the will of our Heavenly Father are Jesus’ family

Specific Application Questions

How have you recognized Jesus as the one? In what ways can you describe Jesus to others as Messiah and Lord?

How can you stand out and stand up for Jesus in our generation telling others to come?

Where do you see challenges to what you have in Jesus?  What can you do to declare His will more clearly?

Principles to Remember

Promised one is Jesus

Wisdom validated by deeds

Fruit and words show our heart

Characteristic of God

Requires repentance

Theme

Jesus questioned as He challenges the heart of the unrepentant generation

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today

Matthew 9:35-10:42

 Homiletics                                                      Study – Matthew 2021-2022

Lesson     11                                                     Passage: Matthew 9:35-10:42

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Compassionate Jesus calls disciples to harvest (Matthew 9:35-10:4) a. Jesus goes through small towns proclaiming good news and healing. (9:35) b. Jesus has compassion seeing they are harassed and helpless (36) c. Jesus describes the need to his disciples (37-38) d. Jesus gives authority to drive our impure spirits and to heal; the disciples are named  (10:1-5)

Jesus gives disciples authority, instructions and warnings (Matthew 10:5-31) a. Jesus gives instructions to disciples; go to the lost sheep of Israel tell kingdom of heaven near, heal and raise dead (10:6-8) b. Jesus instructs disciples to travel light; nothing extra (10:9-10) c. Entering village find worthy person to stay giving peace (10:11-13a) d. If home or town not welcoming leave and shake dust off your feet; judgment will come to them (10:13b-15) e. Disciples will be mistreated, but your speaking will be from Heavenly Father. (10:16-20) f. Speak out, stand firm, and proclaim truths disclosed to you from Jesus (10:21-27) g. Don’t be afraid of those who may kill the body; they can’t kill the soul; Heaven Father will care for you (10:28-31)

Jesus describes followers; their attitude and devotion toward Him (Matthew 10:32-42) a. Jesus assures disciples that He will acknowledge those who acknowledge and disown those that disown  (32-33_)  b. Jesus tells disciples that He did not come to bring peace but to disrupt even the family (34-36) c. Worthy follows are cross bearers; losing life is finding for sake of Jesus (37-38) d. Welcoming Jesus and His followers will not lose their reward (39-42)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Compassionate Jesus calls disciples to harvest	Matthew 9:35-10:4
Jesus gives disciples authority, instructions and warnings	Matthew 10:5-31
Jesus describes followers; their attitude and devotion toward Him	Matthew 10:32-42

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus calls harvest laborers describing cost and reward to faithful

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATLT followers of Jesus are called to proclaim boldly the truths that have been entrusted to us; we are to be faithful witnesses.

Specific Application Questions

What is your reaction to seeing the need for Jesus?  What needs to change to demonstrate more compassion?

When you are discouraged and rejected in sharing Jesus, how do you respond?  What ways do you need to trust more?

How do you react to hearing Jesus didn’t come to bring peace?  How can you be disruptive for Jesus sharing His truth?

Principles to Remember

Jesus recognizes our need

Jesus affirms our mission

Jesus challenges us  to be faithful

Characteristic of God

Commissions followers

Theme 

Jesus sends disciples to needy world describing duties and hardships of His faithful followers.

God’s Word  - What’s happening?

God’s Heart – What does God care about?

Today’s World – How does this connect to what is happening in my world today