Luke 8:7 and 14 Choking God Out of Our Lives Note: Lessons 1 & 2 are from the previous sermon. Lesson 1: The seed on the path pictures hard hearts (Luke 8:5, 12). Lesson 2: The seed on rocky ground pictures shallow faith (Luke 8: 6, 13). Lesson 3: The seed __________ ____________ pictures people who choke God out of their lives (Luke 8:7, 14): (Part I) ______________ __________ (2 Tim 2:4; Luke 21:34; 1 Pet 5:7; Luke 12:22-25). (Part II) ____________ ____________ (Luke 6:24, Mark 10:17-23). (Part III) ________________ ________________ (Jam 4:4; 1 John 2:15; Col 4:7-15; Phile 1:23-24; 2 Tim 4:10). Lesson 4: God doesn't have to be choked out by something sinful. "Cares, riches, and pleasures of life are three of the greatest obstacles to fruitfulness."
Family Worship Guide Memory Verses: Isaiah 40:8Â
Day 1: Read Luke 8:5-15 What does the first seed represent? What about the second seed? Now, what does the third seed represent? Compare the 2nd & the 3rd seed: what similarities are there? What happens to the 3rd seed (what word is used in v.14 to describe this)?
Day 2: Read Luke 8:5-15 List the three types of "weeds" that choke God from our lives. Give examples of each one. Read Luke 12:22-25, 2 Tim. 2:4, & 1 Peter 5:7 and discuss: Is all "worry" sinful? If not, explain your answer; use Scripture, if possible.
Day 3: Read Luke 8:5-15, James 4:4, 1 John 2:15-17, & 2 Tim. 4:10 What was the third "weed"? Clearly, not all "pleasures of this life" are sinful. How, then, do we know whether or not a particular pleasure is sinful/idolatrous? What has God given to us so that we can get help in discerning whether a particular pleasure is sinful or not?
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Scott LaPierre is the teaching pastor at Woodland Christian Church in Woodland, WA, an author, and conference speaker. He holds an MA in Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Scott and his wife, Katie, have nine children and they are passionate homeschooling advocates. Scott...
