Matthew 13:1-30 - Summary

Outline

v1-2

The circumstances when Jesus told the parables to the crowds

v3-9

The parable of the sower

v10-17

The reason why Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables

v18-23

The meaning of the parable of the sower

v24-30

The parable of the tares of the field

Key

v15

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.

We should be diligent to listen and do what the Lord convicts us of, even if we don't feel like it. If we don't listen, we'll lose our opportunity. If we do listen, He will give us more opportunities.

Psalm 61 - Summary

Outline

v1-2

I will cry to the Lord when my heart is overwhelmed

v3-4

The Lord is a strong tower

v5-7

The Lord will help His king

v8

I will sing praise to the Lord's name forever

Key

v2

From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock [that] is higher than I.