23 August
Kingdom Parables Revealed (Matthew 13:1-52). Returning to our Matthew series, which we started in 2025, Jesus reveals the nature of God’s kingdom through a series of parables. Matthew 13 shows that the kingdom often grows quietly and unexpectedly, calling people to hear with understanding and recognise the incomparable value of belonging to Christ. (Note: study questions for the message are released on the church’s sermon page on the Monday after each sermon, and to find them, go here and scroll until you find the Sunday listed: https://wcc.org.au/podcasts/media/series.)
Comprehensive Questions
- Which parables does Jesus teach in Matthew 13?
- What different responses to God’s word are described?
Going Deeper Questions
- Why did Jesus use parables to reveal truths about the kingdom?
- What do these parables teach about the growth and value of God’s kingdom?
Personal Application Questions
- What kind of response to God’s word best describes your own heart?
- What competing priorities might keep you from valuing God’s kingdom above everything else?
