Study the Kingdom of God Parables in Matthew

The 2010 January Bible Study will lead adults to have a better understanding of the kingdom of God as well as of the parables in the Gospel of Matthew that focus on the kingdom.

In addition, the study focuses on how to enter and live in the kingdom as well as how to await its consummation.

Session Titles and Study Emphases

SESSION 1, January 3, 2010:
"Stories of the Mystery: Understanding the Kingdom"
(Matt. 13)

Chapter 1
"Do You Know the Secret?"
(Matt. 13:10-17, 31-35, 44-46, 51-53)
Chapter 2
"Do You Understand Now?"
(Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-50)

SESSION 2, January 10, 2010:
"Stories of Conflict and Grace: Entering the Kingdom"
(Matt. 13, 21 and 22)

Chapter 3
"What Do You Think?"
(Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23)
Chapter 4
"Who's in Charge?"
(Matt. 21:33-43; 22:1-14)

SESSION 3, January 17, 2010:
"Stories of Real Life: Living in the Kingdom"
(Matt. 18, 20 and 21)

Chapter 5
"What's Your Attitude?"
(Matt. 18: 23-25)
Chapter 6
"Are You Jealous or Loyal?"
(Matt. 20:1-16; 21:28-32)

SESSION 4, January 24, 2010:
"Stories of the Future: Awaiting the Kingdom"
(Matt. 25) 

Chapter 7
"Will You Be Awake Tonight?"
(Matt. 25:1-13)
Chapter 8
"Are You Busy Tomorrow?"
(Matt. 25: 14-30)

Join us each Sunday in January at 5 p.m.