Growth of the Kingdom (January 7, 2024)
Unit Theme: Gospel by Matthew (Jesus the Teacher)
January 7, 2024 (Lesson 6)
GROWTH OF THE KINGDOM
- Sowing the Word (Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23)
- Wheat and Tares Growing Together (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43)
- The Growing Kingdom (Matthew 13:31-33)
Central Truth: God’s kingdom grows as the Word of God is planted in people’s hearts.
Focus: Study and apply the principles of growth in the kingdom of God.
Evangelism Emphasis: The Word of God is planted in human hearts by preaching, teaching, and testifying of the Word.
Golden Text: “But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty” (Matthew 13:23).
Daily Devotions
Monday – God’s Growing Nation (Exodus 1:7-12)
Tuesday – The Lord’s Growing Prophet (1 Samuel 3:16-21)
Wednesday – The Righteous Keep On Growing (Psalm 92:12-15)
Thursday – The Growing Church (Acts 2:41-47)
Friday – Grow Up Into Christ (Ephesians 4:11-16)
Saturday – Grow in Christlike Character (2 Peter 1:1-10)