1. Mark 13:34 “All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:” Mark 13:34 Animal = sheep Plants = sower

2. I. Eager Beaver “Busy as a beaver” Cuts trees for..food & home

3. I. Eager Beaver “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.” Eccl. 9:10 John 9:4 “I must work the works” James 4:14 = vapor

4. II. Works Methodically Limbs laid together Builds methodically

5. II. Works Methodically 1 Cor. 14:40 “Let all things be done decently and in order.” Paul on missionary journey’s We work better when we do it methodically !

6. III. Keeps Lodge in good Repair Adds poles – and mud to home

7. III. Keeps Lodge in good Repair Christians - keep soul in good repair III John 2 NKJV “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.”

9. IV. Society Does not Stop Them Sometimes cause flooding Dig canals to float logs

10. IV. Society Does not Stop Them Some make excuses for not living a Christian life. Acts 20:24 “None of these things move me…” Acts 21:13 - Paul was ready to die for the name of the Lord Jesus

11. V. Never Stops Growing Average weight 45 lbs Record 110 lbs Average age 10 [20] 4 powerful – ever growing, self sharpening teeth

12. V. Never Stops Growing Heb. 5:12-6:1 – not babes, but maturing II Pet. 3:18 “But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.” I Pet. 2:2 “As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby.”

13. VI. Good Family Man Colony Little ones learn from parents Married for life – no divorces

14. VI. Good Family Man Teach children – Eph. 6:4 Obedient Children - Eph.6:1-2 Provide for family – 1 Tim. 5:8 Happily Married – till death Matt. 19:3-9

15. 1. Eager Beaver 2. Work methodically 3. Soul in Good repair 4. Society does not stop 5. Continues to Grow 6. Good family

16. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening March 4, 2007