<p>Jesus is using several illustrations to talk about receiving the word, each with its own small nuance. Not all are ready to receive, and not all have the same reaction after receiving. Jesus's way is not an easy one, or it would be easy. God prepares the hearts of those who encounter the word, just as he delivers the word itself to them.</p>

Jesus is using several illustrations to talk about receiving the word, each with its own small nuance. Not all are ready to receive, and not all have the same reaction after receiving. Jesus's way is not an easy one, or it would be easy. God prepares the hearts of those who encounter the word, just as he delivers the word itself to them.

October 20: Psalm 119:153-176, Isaiah 2, and Mark 4:1-34

A Psalm (or part of one), an Old Testament Reading, and a New Testament reading each day. Start with the Apostles' Creed, end with the Lord's Prayer. Current readings are from the New International Version. Through 2021, scriptures were read from the New Living Translation.

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October 20: Psalm 119:153-176, Isaiah 2, and Mark 4:1-34

October 20: Psalm 119:153-176, Isaiah 2, and Mark 4:1-34