Carefully Think Read Matthew 13:31-35. How are the two parables in this section different and alike? How would these parables be similar to the parable of the weeds just before (13:24-30)? What is the comparison being made between the mustard seed and the kingdom of heaven? How would this be helpful and instructive to the crowds and the disciples in light of the oppo...
Keep ReadingAt our quarterly Member's Meeting, February 23, the elders presented a document that outlines the approach and application of Baptism at SWBC. The document and a link to Bret Capranica's sermon on baptism (5/8/2011) can be found below. We welcome and invite your questions, feedback, and improvements of this statement. Feel free to contact any of the elders individually or...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read Matthew 13:24-30, 33-36. Make a list that compares the telling of the parable (13:24-33) and the explanation of the parable (13:36-43). List things like the setting of both sections, the characters involved and what they refer to, etc. In one sentence, how would you summarize the main idea of this parable? How does this parable speak to the situa...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read Matthew 13:10-17. How would you summarize this passage in one sentence? What is the relationship of this passage to 13:1-9, 18-23? What reason(s) did Jesus give for speaking to the crowds in parables? What is the contrast between the disciples' spiritual state and the majority in the crowds? What in the passage tells you that? What did the Jewi...
Keep ReadingCarefully Think Read all of Matthew 13. List all of the parables you find. What is similar about them? What phrases and words do you see repeated often? Read Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Make a list of the different soils and how the seed sown in them responds. What is the main point of this parable? Are each of the soils a different type of Christian? False-Christians? How ...
Keep ReadingAll activities for Wednesday, February 5, 2014 will be cancelled due to the snow storm. We look forward to seeing you at our Morning Gathering, Sunday, February 9! Please note, the office will be closed on Wednesday as well....
Keep ReadingDinner for Six provides an opportunity to get to know other people within the church. Meet and form friendships with people in our church by hosting and attending three dinners together over a nine month period. The host provides the main course and the others in the group contribute the rest of the meal. The meals can be simple or fancy, pot luck or themed. The choice is ...
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