Subject to the King

Matthew 13.3-9

Jesus begins telling kingdom parables. (Matthew 13.1-23)

Why does He speak in parables ? (10-17)

Since his invitation (11.28-30), unbelievers are seemingly more hardened.

Israel rejects her king and refuses the kingdom He offers.

Jesus’ ministry now changes .

With this change in ministry, comes a change in His teaching style .

STAFF CHURCH STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST
He obscures the truth from those who have already rejected it. PULPIT MINISTER 305 W. Church Street, Lewisburg, TN 37091
Kyle Bolton 993-3520 931.359.3597
kyle@churchst.org
Parables reveal the truth to believers with open hearts.
FAMILY MINISTER
Parables conceal the truth from unbelievers with closed hearts. Bill Tankersley 993-8977 MAKING GOD SMILE ` April 29, 2018
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The recently transformed bulletin board in the back hallway says it all. Entitled, “Making God
The kingdom of God is anywhere God rules over the hearts of men. YOUTH MINISTER Smile,” it serves not only as a reminder of our theme for this year, but it also delineates
Caleb Taylor 993-2151 many of the activities in which this church family is engaged, on a regular basis, as we seek
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Jesus rules as king only over those who believe on Him. to accomplish that goal. A big “Thank you!” to B.J. Holt for the bulletin board layout that
HISPANIC MINISTER serves as a constant reminder of many of the opportunities we have for getting involved in
Hector Cruz 993-0009 the overall goal!
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Parable of the soils (1-9, 18-23) Last Wednesday night was an exciting time here at Church Street, and it serves as a capsule
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Talitha Liggett 359-3597 summary of the many good things going on around here all the time. Though I arrived a
There are several key components to this parable. little later than usual that night, I was pleasantly surprised to note how difficult it was to
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find an available parking space in a quite crowded back parking lot. It did not take me long
The seed is the message of the kingdom (19), or the word of God. (Luke 8.11) to figure out the reason for the large crowd.
ELDERS
The sower is Jesus, or anyone who plants the seed of the gospel. The veterans, along with family and friends, were engaged in a two-hour Suicide Prevention
Wayne Cozart 224-2818 Seminar, while many of our ladies were scurrying about, before and after Bible study, making
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The soils are different types of hearers. final preparations for their annual Ladies Night. These are just a sample of the wide variety
David Jent 270-6631 of activities going on around here all the time. Are you involved in something? If not, you
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david@davidjentrealty.com are missing out! Let me challenge you to find your place, roll up your sleeves, and get ready
Consider the different types of hearers .
Don Ledford 615-714-3213 to join in on the fun of serving God, together!
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There is one with a closed mind – this is the seed along the path. (4, 19) May we never forget to ask ourselves why we do what we do — it is to make God smile!
Lee Morrison 703-4044
There is one with a shallow mind – this is the seed that falls in rocky places. (5-6, 20-21) lee@churchst.org Kyle

There is one with a busy mind – this is the seed that falls among thorns. (7, 22) DEACONSSteve Allen 359- CHILDREN’S HOME ITEM FOR MAY: macaroni and cheese
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Steve Allen 359-4616
There is one with an open and receptive mind – this is the seed that falls on good soil. (8, 23) MAY EVENTS
Kenneth Bailey 993-2159
Grover Collins 359-5386 May 5 Family Picnic at Henry Horton State Park, large A-frame. We will eat at
What is the point of this parable? Matt Ervin 637-1830 noon. Sign-up sheets will be in Bible class today.
Greg Hardison 703-4231
There is nothing wrong with the sower, the seed, the method, or Joel Hargrove 652-7143 May 6 Senior Night program will be in the auditorium and a reception will be in
the makeup of the soil. Robert Hopkins 364-3927
675-2852 the annex after our evening service. We have 4 girls and 2 boys. All are
Gary Lancaster 359-5215 MCHS graduates.
Kelly Lane 359-5986
The problem lies in the condition of the soil. LADIES: We have had some interest in having a fish fry in June. If you would be
Joe Liggett 359-4929
Ray Wakefield 359-2328 interested please let Talitha know. The cost will be $12.00, including:
One’s response to the gospel depends on the preparation of Clifford Whitaker 637-3507 fish, fries, slaw, hushpuppies, dessert and tea, with all paper goods
the heart. Britt Wiles 359-7702 included.
Mike Wiles 359-4165
Will Wilson 293-6814
 Prayer Updates Birthdays and Anniversaries
 Danny Hanson had surgery on Tuesday.
 Margaret Morton is seriously ill at home.

BY CALEB Continue to Remember in Prayer ...

 Robert Hopkins, Colt Stacey, Kevin Stacey, Ebbett Giles, April 29 Eva Cruz
Betty Daniels, Allen Haislip, Caleb Taylor, Harold Smith, Kevin Miller
Where is Your Focus? Carl Johnson April 30 Donna Dickson
May 1 Tatum Garrett - 15
Ongoing Prayer Needs Ryder Wakefield - 5
Think back to the wilderness wanderings, as God led the Israelites into the Promised Land. We know May 3 Billy Haislip
that God had freed his people from slavery and oppression and is leading them to a land flowing with  IN HOME SHUT-INS Suzanne Roberts
Theola Blue, Barbara Chunn, Wynona Clark, Betty May 5 Alice Willis
milk and honey. God has provided for all of their needs, so they don’t have to worry about a thing. Daniels, Austin & Ruth Grogan, Billy & Jo Ellen Haislip,
Ruth Hargrove, James Jordan, Mike McCollum, Roslyn
Do you remember how the people thanked him? They thanked him by complaining about the food. Sutherland, Margaret Wade
When we think about the character of God, it is evident that he takes complaining personally because,  NHC LEWISBURG May 2 Barry & Andrea Woodard
when we complain, we overlook the greatness of the grace we have already received. Bobbye Lou Adcock, Pat Blackmore, Elise Murphy, May 3 Jim & Monna Lou Rucker - 38 yrs
Stanley Smith, Margaret Tyree, James Whitsett, Alice
When we complain, we undermine the good news of the gospel, and we ignore the generosity and Willis, Elizabeth Wood
faithfulness of God. It’s a way of saying, “I don’t believe God is taking care of me. I think he should be  NHC OAKWOOD Natalie Alvarez Martin Methodist
Betty Carter, Dorothy Phillips, Madalyn Shelton Madalyn Gold Middle Tennessee
doing more.”
 VILLAGE MANOR State University
Whining is the opposite of worship, and complaining is the rival of grace. So, what is it that you focus James Allen, Roy & Anna Bolton, Nancy Derryberry, Morgan Moyers Martin Methodist
Elizabeth Hardison, Lucy Tate, Laquita Weaver Nick Werner University of Tennessee
on? Do you focus on all that you already have, or are you not satisfied with what God has already done Knoxville
for you?  OUR MILITARY Grayson Wiles Vanderbilt University
Donnie Allen, Mark Allen, Luke Anderson, Todd Trenton Wiles University of Tennessee
Lowrance Knoxville
Trust in God, and thank him for all that you have!
 OUR MISSION POINTS Congratulations to all of these young people
Colonet, Mexico; City of Children (Ensenada, Mexico); as they begin their jobs and careers.
World Bible School; Ghana preachers; Zambia jail Best of luck to you all!
ministry; Eastern European Missions; Inner City Ministry;
AGAPE; Fishers of Men; Tennessee Children’s Home; ***************
World Christian Broadcasting, Disaster Relief; local Grayson Garrett
Hispanic Ministry Madison Head
Alli Hobbs
Leah Hollingsworth
Will Smith
We have received thank you notes from: Jacob Wilburn
The Jewel Haislip family.
Please stop & read.
FOR THE RECORD
April 22, 2018
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AM 384*
Congratulations to
Hispanic 28
42 days until summer camp!!! Billy & Ruth Cook
PM 156
on the birth of twin grandbabies.
Colin Lee & Clara Mai Taylor Bible Class 309*
were born on April 23rd. Wed. Night 219
Emily & Justin Taylor are the proud parents.
Colin weighed 5 lbs,, 15 oz. Contribution $12,133.22
and Clara weighed 5 lbs., 6 oz.
* includes Hispanic group