Sermon - Responses to the Word - Matthew 13-1-23--Notes- -- -- -- -- -Digging Deeper---Why did Jesus speak in parables----What do the different types of soils represent in this parable----Why do some people profess faith, come to church, but then later fall away and quit following Christ----How is anyone able to respond to the Word in persevering faith----Other passages to consider- Isa 6-1-10- Matt 10-22- Jn 3-1-8- 6-25-71- 2 Cor 2-14-17- Eph 2-1-10- 1 Pet 1-3-12- 1 Jn 2-19.