What God is Looking For
Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

1. Jesus is looking for a Specific Response.
a. Some Fail to Put it Together. (Matthew 13:3-4, 19)
b. Some Aren’t Willing to Accept. (Matthew 13:5-6, 20-21)
c. Some Don’t Care. (Matthew 13:7, 22)

2. Jesus wants us to Hear, Understand, and Produce. (Matthew 13:8, 23, 1 John 14:15, 1 Timothy 3:13, Acts 26:30)

John 14:15 “If you love Me you will keep My commandments.”

1 Timothy 3:13 “Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.”

Acts 26:20 “I preached that they should repent and turn to God and prove their repentance by their deeds.”