Prepare: "He who has ears to hear let him hear."
Read: Luke 8:1-15
The seed: God's word has the power to regenerate; to multiply into a hundredfold in the life of the one who responds and allows growth. Jesus sees the people as a land with a potential to blossom and bear fruit. However, it is the choice of the individual that makes the difference. Jesus divides people into four different groups.
The indifferent: People who do not heed what they hear or read. Like the religious leaders in Jesus' time, they do not stop to ponder and respond. They are content with what life in this world offers and refuses the message.
The fickle minded: This group receives the Word, but are easily turned away by opposition and temptations. Similar to the great crowd that followed Jesus, they would look for what they can receive from God. Their faith is shallow and fades away soon.
The double minded: They are easily overcome by the cares and pleasures of the world. They want the best of both worlds and often the world overtakes them. They do not allow the rule of God in their lives.
The strong: They respond to the Word, obey the truth and apply it in their life. They begin to reflect the nature of God in their life, drawing others to God. The Word of God is the measuring rod for their life. They do not bend or bow when adversity strikes or prosperity blows their way. Their lives will produce a good harvest for God.
Respond: Let me be like the tree planted by the water that.. Never fails to bear fruit (Jeremiah 17:8)
Read: Luke 8:1-15
The seed: God's word has the power to regenerate; to multiply into a hundredfold in the life of the one who responds and allows growth. Jesus sees the people as a land with a potential to blossom and bear fruit. However, it is the choice of the individual that makes the difference. Jesus divides people into four different groups.
The indifferent: People who do not heed what they hear or read. Like the religious leaders in Jesus' time, they do not stop to ponder and respond. They are content with what life in this world offers and refuses the message.
The fickle minded: This group receives the Word, but are easily turned away by opposition and temptations. Similar to the great crowd that followed Jesus, they would look for what they can receive from God. Their faith is shallow and fades away soon.
The double minded: They are easily overcome by the cares and pleasures of the world. They want the best of both worlds and often the world overtakes them. They do not allow the rule of God in their lives.
The strong: They respond to the Word, obey the truth and apply it in their life. They begin to reflect the nature of God in their life, drawing others to God. The Word of God is the measuring rod for their life. They do not bend or bow when adversity strikes or prosperity blows their way. Their lives will produce a good harvest for God.
Respond: Let me be like the tree planted by the water that.. Never fails to bear fruit (Jeremiah 17:8)
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