I Surrender All

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Coastside Community Church Sermon Questions

“I Surrender All” Matthew 13:44-53

1. Put in your own words the quote from Jim Elliot: “He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

2. What can we learn about the kingdom of heaven from the parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl in verses 44-46?

3. What is it about the value of the kingdom of heaven that causes people to give everything in order to experience it?

4. What is the purpose of Jesus repeating the same message in the parable of the Net in verses 47-50 as He does in the parable of the Weeds in verses 36-43?

5. As “Scribes,” or those that have access to great understanding and knowledge into the secrets or mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, how should the access to that storeroom or treasure of knowledge and understanding impact our lives as followers of Jesus?

6. How does having a better understanding of the value of the kingdom of heaven encourage you in deepening your relationship with Jesus. What can you practically begin to do in order to deepen that relationship?