The center of the sandwich in vv. 10–13 is the key to understanding the whole, that only in fellowship with Jesus do parables disclose the meaning of the kingdom of God. v4 - Seed that fell along the path.v5-6 - Seed on rocky groundv7 - Seed among thornsv8 - Seed in good soilTHE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES
THE MEANING OF THE PARABLE
The enemy is SatanThe enemy is tribulation and persecutionThe enemy is the cares of the worldBut … hear and accept and bear fruitWe are hearers of the Word.We are sowers of the Word.We should not be surprised by fruitlessnessWe should not be surprised by fruitfulness