Adam North - November 16, 2025
How can I have a heart that hears from God?
Matthew 13:1-23 Parables are not ‘earthly stories with heavenly meaning’ or folky fables to communicate a timeless truth. His parables invite hearers to understand how he was fulfilling the Old Testament as he launched God’s kingdom into the world. They invite us to see the world and Jesus in new ways. He quotes Isaiah 6 to explain that the truth is often rejected by those with hard hearts, meaning they miss out on God’s blessing. How do we understand why people react differently to Jesus? This parable shows us why. It’s not a failure of God’s word. For more about Christ Central Church Portsmouth visit: https://christcentral.church Or via socials: www.facebook.com/christcentral.ch www.instagram.com/christcentralchurchportsmouth To connect with us email: hello@christcentral.church or give us your details at https://www.christcentral.church
From Series: "Matthew - What Kind of King"
For 10 weeks this term, we'll be journeying through Matthew chapters 11 to 13. We'll see him challenge all sorts of assumptions we might have of him. We'll hear his invitation to find rest in his heart.
