People
What kind of seed/soil do you want to be?
Good soil--producing a crop
What is the 4 chapter Gospel focus for Jesus blessing the children?
Creation
What happens to the seed on the good soil ?
It grows and produces good crops
Does Jesus still bless us today?
Yes
What is the 4 chapter Gospel focus for the Sower and the Seed lesson?
Restoration
How many special helpers did Jesus choose?
12
When the fishermen returned to land, what did Jesus ask them to do?
Be fishers of men
After Jesus taught the people from the boat, what did ask Simon Peter to do?
Push out into the deep and put down the nets
When Jesus was ready to begin His ministry on earth, He chose special helpers called ______________
Disciples
What happens to the seeds that land on the path?
They are trampled , eaten by birds
Two of Jesus' disciples were Simon Peter and Andrew. What was their job before Jesus asked them to follow Him?
They were fishermen
How did the disciples behave when they saw parents bringing their children to Jesus?
They didn't want Jesus to be bothered
What is a blessing?
Special words for a person or to present good things to a person
Parents brought their children to Jesus for something special. What did they want Jesus to do for them?
Bless them
What happens to the seed on the thorny area?
They die because the weeds and thorns choke them
Name 4 of the disciples
Peter, Andrew, James and John, Matthew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Thaddaeus, Simon, other James and Judas
We heard a story about a farmer who planted seed. Tell me 2 of those kinds of soil
Hard path, rocky, thorny, good soil
We heard a story about a farmer who planted seed. Tell me 2 of those kinds of soil
Hard path, rocky, thorny, good soil
How can you make sure you are on the good soil?
Have an open heart towards God and be willing to have a relationship with Him
What happens to the seed on the rocky area?
Starts to grow but no place for roots; dies from lack of moisture
Name 5 of the disciples?
Peter, Andrew, James and John, Matthew, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Thaddaeus, Simon, other James and Judas
How can you grow as a Christian? Say 3 things
Have a relationship with Jesus that is growing
Go to church and Bible Adventure
Read the Bible
Pray and talk to God
Tell others about Jesus and invite them to Bible Adventure
Say the verse for the Sower and the Seed lesson from last week. Matthew 13:23a
"But the seed falling on the good soil refers to someone who hears the Word and understands it."
What did Jesus say to the disciples when He knew they wouldn't let the children come?
"Let the little children come and do not hinder them for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Matt 19:14)
John 15:16 says, You did not choose me but I ___________ and appointed you to _______________________.
Chose you...bear fruit. Fruit that will last.