Studies

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Lessons from gardens

March 29th, 2007
Adam and Eve – Understanding our lost-ness without God.
Genesis 3:1-17
 
            What can we learn from the Garden of Eden?
-          they were afraid
-          avoided responsibility
 
We have a sinful nature
We are lost if we do not follow God
 
Parable of the Sower – Seeking God
Matthew 13:1-9
What are the seeds?
With the birds? – do not understand, need for God
            Rocky soil? – What Jesus as Savior, but not Lord
            Thorns / weeds? – Does not taken sin seriously; cares of the world
- show roots
Good Soil? – understood and obeyed
 
            What soil are you in?
 
Even in good soil we must continue to grow. – Is there a plant that does not grow?
 
Jesus as the Vine - Growth
John 15:1-7
            Jesus is the vine. What does I vine provide?
Father is the gardener. What does a gardener do?
           
            What happens if we do not remain in the vine?
            What happens if we do remain in the vine?
 
 
Jesus will stop at nothing to help
            Matthew 26:36-45
No matter how much we have sinned – Jesus paid the ultimate price