Matthew 13:44-52

Matthew 14:1-21

The Tale of Two Cities (Matthew 14:1-21) I. The Kingdom of World Reigns by Retaliation and Self-Preservation II. The Kingdom of God by Compassion and Provision

Luke 14:12-24

Who's Coming to Dinner (Luke 14:12-24) I. The Table We Naturally Set II. The Table We Quietly Reject III. The Table That Continually Invites Us

Matthew 13:53-58

Faith Finds the Miraculous (Matthew 13:53-58) I. Proximity is not Faith II. Familiarity becomes Scandal III. Faith finds the Miraculous

Matthew 13:44-52

The Full Weight of Glory (Matthew 13:44-52) I. Kingdom Produces Overwhelming Joy II. Kingdom Produces the Weight of Final Judgement III. Kingdom Produces Stewards of Treasure

Matthew 13:24-43

The Wheat and the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-43) I. The Kingdom Exists in a Mixed World II. The Kingdom is Hidden and Flourishing III. The Kingdom is Coming in Glory