s5e17 The Parable of the Soils and Jesus' Explanation

Observations/Questions

1. He gets in a boat to preach, which seems to happen often to get away from the crowds; how pressing were they?
2. Why does Mark not seem to record many parables? How does he use the word "parable"?
3. "Listen" in v. 3 seems commanding; Mt and Lk don't include this...
4. Four types of soil, and the focus seems to be on the soils, not the sower
5. the deficient soils - 3 types; the good soil also seems to have three types
6. would this story be confusing to those who did not hear the explanation?
7. what is meant by secret?
8. what is the significance of IS 6?
9. the discussion with the disciples and others - what is his purpose in this?
10. the explanation seems obvious - is there something we are missing?

Meaning:

• Jesus came to reveal the kingdom of God
• Everyone has a response to the Kingdom of God/ to accept or reject

Application:

• Walk closer to Jesus: He spells out responses to the message - what is the soil of my heart?
• Modeling Jesus: Living ministry with his understanding - and not become disheartened when running into different soil types.
• Praise Jesus: He has revealed the kingdom of God to us!

Group Questions:

1. Describe the four types of soil and expound on each one - give examples of how hearts reflect this teaching.
2. What did Jesus mean by secret?
3. What soil does your heart relate to and why?
4. What strikes you the most in this text and why?

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