The Kingdom of Free Will Luke 8 Parables

Jesus Launches a Kingdom n “Proclaiming the Kingdom of God” § The foundational theme of the entire Bible § God’s Rescue is a new kind of authority o Unlike authority in The System. o Based on the Messiah’s Love Authority.

Jesus Launches a Kingdom n “Proclaiming the Kingdom of God” n Breaking the Religious Rules st C Movement: The amazing Luke 8: 1 -3 the twelve 1 were with Him, and also some women who. Acts had been evil spirits and sicknesses: Mary who 17: 4 healed And of some of them were persuaded was called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone Paul Silas, Herod's alongsteward, with aand large out, andjoined Joanna the wifeand of Chuza, number of the God-fearing Greeks and a Susanna, and many others who were contributing to their support out ofof their private means. number the leading women.

Jesus Launches a Kingdom n “Proclaiming the Kingdom of God” n Breaking the Religious Rules n Followed by Mobs Luke 8: 4 When a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various Matthew 9: 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion cities were journeying to Him on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

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“The Sower” n God’s Mysterious Kingdom Luke 8: 8 As He said these things, He would call out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear. ” His disciples began questioning Him as to this parableso meant. but to the rest it what is in parables, that He SEEING said, “To. THEY you it MAY has been granted to know the mysteries NOT SEE, AND HEARING of the kingdom of God…” THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND

“The Sower” n God’s Mysterious Kingdom n Not everyone “gets it” Matthew 13: 15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

“The Sower” n God’s Mysterious Kingdom n Established by God’s Word Luke 8: 11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. John 6: 68 “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. ”

“The Sower” n God’s Mysterious Kingdom n Established by God’s Word n Spread By “Casting/Sowing. John Seeds” 8: 31 -32 “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of n NOT Bloody Conquest. Mine; you will know the n The “Kingdom of Free Will”truth, and the truth will make you free. " n Spread Far & Wide…

“The Seeds” Freedom “Dull Heart” Luke 8: 15 "But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” A Good Heart “I need God’s leadership” “I need God’s forgiveness” “Dull Heart”

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” “Dull Heart” Ø Spiritually-deceived heart A Deceived Heart Let me guide you… Luke 8: 12 "Those beside the road are those who have heard; then“the devil. God’s comes and takes”away the word from their I need leadership heart, so that they will not believe and be saved. “I need God’s forgiveness”

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” 2. “Holds on tightly” “Dull Heart” Ø Spiritually-deceived heart Ø Shallow convictions Luke 8: 13 The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they believe for a while, then they fall away when they face temptation.

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” 2. “Holds on tightly” “Dull Heart” Ø Spiritually-deceived heart Ø Shallow convictions Can’t cut it Luke 8: 13 …they fall away when they face temptation. Luke 7: 32 They are like children playing a game in the public square. They complain to their friends, ‘We played wedding songs, and you didn’t dance, so we played funeral songs, and you didn’t weep. ’

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” 2. “Holds on tightly” “Dull Heart” Ø Spiritually-deceived heart 1 Corinthians 10: 13 The Øtemptations Shallow convictions in your life are no Can’t cut it what others different from 3. “Hangs in there” experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you endure. Luke 8: 15 …patiently produces can a huge harvest.

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” 2. “Holds on tightly” “Dull Heart” Ø Spiritually-deceived heart Ø Shallow convictions Can’t cut it 3. “Hangs in there” Ø Choked by worries / riches / pleasure-seeking goals Luke 8: 14 The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.

“The Seeds” Freedom 1. “an honest, good heart” 2. “Holds on tightly” 3. “Hangs in there” “Dull Heart” Ø Spiritually-deceived heart Ø Shallow convictions Can’t cut it Ø Choked by worries / riches / pleasure-seeking goals It’s choices, not fate or magic

“The Light Principle” Luke 8: 16 -17 “For all that is secret will eventually be brought into the open, and everything that is concealed will be brought to light and made known to all. Freedom means walking in God’s light

“The Light Principle” Luke 8: 18 "So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him. "

“The Light Principle” Luke 8: 18 "So take care how you listen!" Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great. " The Heart “…even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him”