Planting Seeds
What does the word "Parable" mean?
A story told to be taught as a lesson
What does it mean to be the salt of the earth?
A long time ago, before refrigerators, people used salt to keep meat from going bad. So you make a great impact. You help keep things "fresh" and good, meaning you encourage others to be good too and help stop bad things from happening. That makes you effective!
Jesus stood up and commanded the wind and the waves to stop. He said _____ Then the wind stopped, and the lake became calm.
Jesus stood up and commanded the wind and the waves to stop. He said, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind stopped, and the lake became calm.
Where did this man possessed by a demon live?
In caves
What or who is the farmer in the parable?
A person who plants God's teachings in people
What does it mean to be the light of the world?
Live so that they will see the good things you do. Live so that they will praise your Father in heaven.
What was Jesus doing while the disciples were panicking on the boat during the big storm?
Sleeping
What was the name of the demon? and what does it mean?
Legion, which was a Roman army group of many thousands of soldiers. So, it was a whole bunch of these bad spirits talking through the man.
A farmer went out to plant his seed. While the farmer was planting, some seeds fell by the road. The birds came and ate all that seed. What does this story mean?
This is like some people. They hear the teaching of God. But Satan quickly comes and takes away the teaching that was planted in them.
“You are the light that gives light to the____. A city that is built on a hill cannot be ______.
“You are the light that gives light to the world. A city that is built on a hill cannot be hidden.
Why were the disciples panicking and having little faith during the big storm?
The disciples had seen Jesus do amazing things, like heal sick people. But they had never seen him control the weather before. So, even though they believed in him, they hadn't realized how powerful he truly was, even over something as huge as a storm.
“What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg you, promise God that you will not punish me!” What was the punishment he was afraid of?
They knew that one day, they would be finally and forever punished. The Bible talks about a place of "eternal fire" or "lake of fire" prepared for the devil and his angels (which is what these demons are). They knew that this was their final destination.
Some seed fell on rocky ground where there wasn’t much dirt. The seed grew very fast there because the ground was not deep. But when the sun rose, the plants withered. The plants died because they did not have deep roots. What does this mean?
They hear the teaching and quickly accept it with joy. But they don’t allow the teaching to go deep into their lives. They keep it only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the teaching, they quickly give up.
Give examples of being a light
To be kind, caring, loving, forgiving, patient, peaceful, and hopeful.
What time of day did this occur?
Evening
What did Jesus send the spirits to? And how did the people in the town react?
The people were frightened. Some people were there who saw what Jesus had done. They told the others what had happened to the man who had the demons living in him. They also told about the pigs. Then the people began to beg Jesus to leave their area.
Some other seed fell among thorny weeds. The weeds grew and choked the good plants. So those plants did not make grain. What does this mean?
Others are like the seed planted among the thorny weeds. They hear the teaching. But then other things come into their lives: worries, the love of money, and wanting all kinds of other things. These things stop the teaching from growing. So that teaching does not produce fruit in their lives.
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its salty taste, it cannot be made salty again. It is good for nothing. It must be thrown out for people to walk on. What does this mean?
Just like tasteless salt isn't useful for making food yummy or preserving things, a person who stops being a good influence isn't helping the world in the way they could. They no longer serve their purpose.
What is the lesson in this story?
that even when things look super scary and out of control, if Jesus is with us, we can trust that he has everything under control.
What happened to the man after he was delivered?
He begged to go along with Jesus
Jesus said, “Go home to your family and friends. Tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you.” 20So the man left and told the people in the Ten Towns about the great things Jesus had done for him. All the people were amazed.