Following Jesus: Focus On The Message – Matthew 13
Last Updated on March 24, 2025 by Rocklyn Clarke
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Description
Welcome to Focus On The Message – the first component of our Following Jesus discipleship program. This web page contains the lessons for:
Matthew 13
Purpose
Follow this link for information about these key aspects of our training: Purpose, Goals, Habits, Ministries, and Assignments.
Matthew 13
This chapter has 7 lessons. You should ideally cover one chapter (with all of its lessons) in a week, but please don’t let a week go by without completing at least one lesson.
Lesson 1: The Parable of the Sower
Main text and related passages:
- The Parable of the Sower – Matthew 13:1-23 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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- Watch: Listen (Shema) Shema Word Study Video | BibleProject™ (00:03:26)
- Watch: How to Read the Parables of Jesus Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:42)
Topics to explore:
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- What does it mean to produce a crop 100, 60, or 30 times what was sown?
- What is is a disciple and how do I know when I’ve become one? How do I know when I’ve produced one?
- Ladder of Abstraction – concrete language.
Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
- Jesus and His Explosive Parables | The Teaching Series – Walking The Text
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
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Lesson 2: The Parable of the Weeds
Main text and related passages:
- The Parable of the Weeds – Matthew 13:24-30 – Bible Gateway
- The Parable of the Weeds Explained – Matthew 13:36-43 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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- Watch: How to Read the Parables of Jesus Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:42)
Topics to explore:
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Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
- 20. Weeds and Wheat [Matthew] – Tim Mackie (The Bible Project) – YouTube
- Jesus and His Explosive Parables | The Teaching Series – Walking The Text
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
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Lesson 3: The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast
Main text and related passages:
- The Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Yeast – Matthew 13:31-35 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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- Watch: How to Read the Parables of Jesus Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:42)
Topics to explore:
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Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
- 21. Mustard, Bread, and God’s Kingdom [Matthew] – Tim Mackie (The Bible Project) – YouTube
- Jesus and His Explosive Parables | The Teaching Series – Walking The Text
- Walking the Text: Parable of the Mustard Seed (00:22:38)
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
- ?
Lesson 4: The Parable of the Weeds Explained
Main text and related passages:
- The Parable of the Weeds Explained – Matthew 13:36-43 – Bible Gateway
- The Parable of the Weeds – Matthew 13:24-30 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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- Watch: Son of Man Biblical Theme Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:50)
- Watch: How to Read the Parables of Jesus Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:42)
Topics to explore:
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Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
- 20. Weeds and Wheat [Matthew] – Tim Mackie (The Bible Project) – YouTube
- Jesus and His Explosive Parables | The Teaching Series – Walking The Text
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
- ?
Lesson 5: The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl
Main text and related passages:
- The Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl – Matthew 13:44-46 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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- Watch: How to Read the Parables of Jesus Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:42)
Topics to explore:
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- ?
Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
- 21. Mustard, Bread, and God’s Kingdom [Matthew] – Tim Mackie (The Bible Project) – YouTube
- Jesus and His Explosive Parables | The Teaching Series – Walking The Text
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
- ?
Lesson 6: The Parable of the Net
Main text and related passages:
- The Parable of the Net – Matthew 13:47-52 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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- Watch: How to Read the Parables of Jesus Video | BibleProject™ (00:05:42)
Topics to explore:
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- ?
Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
- Jesus and His Explosive Parables | The Teaching Series – Walking The Text
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
- ?
Lesson 7: A Prophet Without Honor
Main text and related passages:
- A Prophet Without Honor – Matthew 13:53-58 – Bible Gateway
Checkout the following:
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Topics to explore:
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Additional resources to check out:
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- Matthew for Everyone, Part 1 (The New Testament for Everyone) by Tom Wright – Amazon.com
Training assignment (do this yourself, and use it to help train someone else):
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- Read the main passage and related passages above.
- ?
Last Updated on March 24, 2025 by Rocklyn Clarke
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