Soil (Mark 4:1-20)

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Soil
Mark 4:1-20

I. Intro
Big Idea: If we’ve understood Jesus’ words to us, we respond in faith and repentance.

II. By Parables
A. A parable is a word picture of comparison. Mark 4:1-2
B. This parable determines whether we’ll understand all other parables. Mark 4:3-8

III. Hear
A. People can’t understand God’s Word apart from His grace. Isaiah 6:9-10; Mark 4:9; Romans 9:20-22; 1 Corinthians 2:14
B. Everyone is responsible for understanding Jesus’ words. Mark 4:13

IV. Sown
A. Ignorance is not bliss. Mark 4:14-17; Romans 1:20-21
B. Hearing and not responding to the word makes us unfruitful. Mark 4:18-19; John 15:5; Galatians 5:22-23

V. Good Soil
A. Hear the word and accept it. Mark 4:20a
B. God can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. Mark 4:20b; Ephesians 3:20-21

The Next Step Life Group Follow-Up

• What’s one of your favorite parables or stories in Scripture?
• What’s something from Sunday’s message you found convicting, encouraging, or confusing?
• What’s an error in thinking some people have about the Bible?
• Describe a season when you were shallow, rocky, or weed-infested soil. What was the result?
• What’s something that enriches your soil?
• How can our church help others to esteem God’s word?
• How can you respond to Mark 4:1-20? Pray for one another.

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