Growing in Faith

In this lesson, Jesus teaches us the importance of growing in faith like the seeds that were planted in good soil. The seeds that fell on good soil were able to bear fruit just as our faith can grow if we choose to nurture it and care for it. However, those seeds that fell on the path, on rocky ground were eaten, scorched, or choked. Jesus uses parables (a story that uses familiar things in new ways) to communicate to the great crowd of people. Jesus wants us to not only hear His words (his parables), but to be able to understand them and live them out in our daily lives. As the 5th and 6th graders grow, they are seeking new responsibilities and making new choices. In a sense, they are trying to plant new seeds. As adults, it is our job to encourage them, to pray for them, and to allow them to search out options. As our lesson states, “Being a follower of Jesus means being drawn into new understanding, new questions, a new slant on things, and a new way of life.”

Bible Text: Matthew 13:1-9

Key Verse: Other seeds fell on good soil and brought forth grain, some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. Matthew 13:8


Talk Points:
*What things do you do to stay healthy and strong?
*What kinds of faith nutrients are you surrounding yourself with so that you can grow?
*What do seeds and sewers of seeds have to do with God’s kingdom?
*How can we care for the earth?
*What prevents people from hearing God’s story?
*What are some things you can do to nurture your faith? How can people help you? How can you help others?

Reminders:
*We will continue to meet through Lent (March 10, 17, 24).
*There is NO Club 56 on March 31st due to Spring Break.

God's blessings on a spirit-filled week!