Matthew 13:3-23 - parable of the sower, or of the soils

Do I make the effort to understand the Word?

It is out responsibility to make an effort to understand God’s Word.

Acts 17:1-4 - Many were persuaded after listening to Paul.

Acts 17:5-8 - The wrong attitude to God’s Word is on display.

Acts 17:10-12 - The people of Berea show the proper attitude.

Acts 17:30-31 - What is our attitude to these kinds of passages about what we must do?

Do I let the word take root?

Matthew 13:20-21

I Timothy 4:15-16 - We must always move forward in our faith.

Colossians 2:5 - Paul rejoiced in the steadfastness of their faith.

Do I let the world and wealth choke the world?

Luke 12:15-21 - the dangers of preoccupation with wealth

Do I hear the Word, understand it, and bear fruit?

John 6:66-68 - Peter’s confession of faith

Romans 3:23-24 - We all need God’s grace

Romans 6:3-4 - If we are going to be good soil, we must be receptive to the fact that we must be baptized so that we can walk in newness of life.