Why did Jesus teach in parables? Is the kingdom of God meant for everyone? What kind of soil is your heart? In today’s episode, Jensen shares how Mark 4:1–20 uses the parable of the sower to reveal the kind of heart that receives the kingdom of God and bears lasting fruit.

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Passage: Mark 4:1-20