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Read about the Parable of the Sower from Mark 4:2-9
- Why did Jesus choose to teach in Parables?
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- What did the seed itself stand for?
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- In verse 4 He talked of the seed falling by the wayside. (What did Jesus mean "By the wayside?")
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- In verse 5 He talked of the seed falling on stony ground. (What did Jesus mean by "stony ground?")
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- In verse 7 He talked of the seed which fell among thorns. (Name some thorns familiar to your life)
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- In verse 8 He talked of the seed falling on good ground. (What did Jesus mean by "good ground?")
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- He ended in verse 9 with "He that hath ears to hear, let him hear" What is he saying to you concerning HIS WORD (HIS SEED)?
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Read verses 10 - 20 of Mark 4
- What is the significance of the disciples going directly to Jesus concerning the parable of the sower?
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- Explain what Jesus is saying in verses 11-13.
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- As you have read the remainder of the parable of the sower (from verses 14-20), how would you describe your degree of receptivity to the WORD OF GOD?
- Sometimes feel like an Indifferent hearer
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Do you ever find your heart in a place too hard to receive what God is trying to say to you? Explain
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- Sometimes feel like an emotional hearer
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The Word often falls on shallow ground. Describe instability and shallowness
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- Worldly hearer
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Do you ever find that too many worldly cares get in the way of receiving God's Word? What can you do to change that?
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- Receptive hearer
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This is a wonderful thing... to be willing and able to receive the Word so you can bear fruit for the Lord. What does it mean to bear fruit for the Lord?
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- Describe what your RESPONSIBILITY is after hearing the Word of God (Look at verses 21 - 24)
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While in prayer, ask God to give you a clear understanding of his Word. Ask God to help you to be a receptive hearer of his Word. Make a list here of the loved ones you know that don't yet know God. Ask God to help you with the ability to share his seed with them, so that they too will receive the benefits of knowing him.
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