Seat of Honor
If exalted means to be lifted up with praise, usually in front of other people. What does humble mean?
To be HUMBLE means to be ok with who you are so that you don't feel like you have to convince others that you are the best or the greatest
As the sower broadcasts the seed, can you remember the different places the seed fell? I’ll give you a hint – there’s four places.
Path, rocky ground, among thorns and good soil
Who owned the vineyard and who was allowed to stay at the vineyard?
The owner owned the vineyard and he allowed the guest to stay at the vineyard
What does John 3:16 say?
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
At the very beginning of the story, what does Yashayah see the guest doing?
Can you tell me what happened to the seeds that fell on the path?
the seeds were eaten by birds
When the season came, the owner sent a servant to the guests to collect from them his share of the produce of the vineyard. What happened to the servant?
The guests seized the servant, and beat him, and sent him away empty-handed.
Finish this verse:
Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, ________________________.
Psalm 119:105
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.
In the parable, Yashayah tells a story of what happens when the host does not agree with the seat someone chooses and who has to then sit somewhere less honorable. What does Yashayah suggest to the people around him that they do instead of argue for the most honorable seat?
sit at the least honorable seat, or the lowest seat
Can you tell me what happened to the seeds that fell on the rocky ground?
the plant had no root and got scorched by the sun
Who did the owner send last and what did the guests do?
His son and they killed him
List 3 of the Ten Commandments
The host might invite you to sit closer- which would be a great honor
Can you tell me what happened to the seeds that fell among thorn and to the seeds that fell on the good soil?
the thorns choked the plants and the seeds that fell on the good soil grew into plants that brought forth grain 30, 60 and one hundredfold
Who realized that Yashayah had told this parable against them?
The Pharisees
Finish the verse:
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: ________________________________
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
What is Yashayah telling us in this story? Or what is the message of this story?
Yashayah is telling us that if we're busy exalting ourselves (which is like bragging), if we're so busy convincing other people that we are so important, then we're also too busy to be able to let God be king in our life
In this story, we are supposed to pretend that the seed is something other than seed.Fill in the blanks below:
What are we pretending the seed is? ___________
Who are we pretending that the sower is? ____________
Who are we pretending the ground is? _____________
So, if we pretend that the seed is the Word of God, how might we best be able to catch the word of God? __________
What are we pretending the seed is? (The word of God)
Who are we pretending that the sower is? (anyone who broadcast the word of God)
Who are we pretending the ground is? (anyone who hears the word of God)
So, if we pretend that the seed is the Word of God, how might we best be able to catch the word of God? (by listening)
Yashayah tells this story for a number of reasons, but what was one of the reasons that we discussed in this lesson?
To remind us that everything we have has been given to us by God, and since we were given it, then we need to share it just like God shares it with us.
What were the names of the 3 men that were thrown in the fiery furnace because they did not bow to King Nebuchadnezzar?
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego