June 22, 2025
Stephen Kendrick
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Matthew 13:1-15
Jesus intentionally taught in parables to __ truth to some people and to __ truth from others. Why?
There is an immediate reward or consequence that comes from how we __ to the Word of God.
We are not merely stewards of time, treasure, and talents, but of __.
Luke 8:18
NASU – “So take care how you listen…”
ESV – “Take care then how you hear…”
AMP – “So be careful how you listen…”
“So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.” – Luke 8:18 NLT
Humble obedience leads to transformation, tenderheartedness, and __ with God. Prideful disobedience leads to blindness, foolishness, hardheartedness, and __.
BIBLICAL EXAMPLES OF STEWARDING TRUTH:
Proverbs 2
1 My son, if you will receive my words
And treasure my commandments within you,
2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom,
Incline your heart to understanding;
3 For if you cry for discernment,
Lift your voice for understanding;
4 If you seek her as silver
And search for her as for hidden treasures;
5 Then you will discern the fear of the Lord
And discover the knowledge of God.
6 For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;
He is a shield to those who walk in integrity,
8 Guarding the paths of justice,
And He preserves the way of His godly ones.
9 Then you will discern righteousness and justice
And equity and every good course.
James 1:21-22, 25
Therefore, putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls. 22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves… 25 But one who looks intently at the perfect law, the law of liberty, and abides by it, not having become a forgetful hearer but an effectual doer, this man will be blessed in what he does.
June 15, 2025
Paul Gotthardt
(#22 in series)
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Various Passages
Key Question: What is my primary __ as a __ parent?
Key Idea: Our __ determine our __.
Key Truth: The primary __ of Christian parents is to train their children to __, love, and __ God.
Additional Passages: Genesis 18; Psalm 78; Exodus 13; Deuteronomy 11; Colossians 3; 1 John 5; Luke 10; Deuteronomy 6; 1 Timothy 5
Alignment Question: Are my __ leading my kids to know, __, and obey God?
Perspective Question: Does it really matter what I __, if I failed to do what was __?
Important Truth: The __ can truly be celebrated when the __ are done.
Response and Reflection: As we close, I want to give several reminders for those who are concerned about fulfilling their responsibility as Christian parents.
