The Vineyard Church
Pastor Mark Pope,
May 30/31, 2020
Stories are one of the most powerful tools you can use to engage and connect with your audience. The power of a single story goes far beyond simply relaying facts and data...Stories emotionalize information-Tony Robins
Mark 4:34 NIV
Matthew 13:10-13 NIV
Main Point #1:
Parables reveal secrets.
Secrets
μυστήριον (moos-tay'-ree-on)
A secret doctrine, the counsel of God, particular truths or details of the
Christian revelation…of which initiation is necessary.
Subpoint:
Jesus hopes for all to be saved, but only disciples get the best information.
Disciples leave things behind.
Disciples obey without details.
Disciples pay attention to little things.
Matthew 19:27 NIV
Matthew 25:1-4, 11-12 NIV
Subpoint #2
Details open spiritual doors.
Question:
How am I doing on the spiritual details?
Main Point #2
Parables create separation.
Paying spiritual attention has big rewards-or not.
Matthew 25:14-18 TLV
Matthew 25:30 NIV
Let's decide to have spiritually serious summer.