Weekly Bulletin

The Fruitful Life

KEY BIBLE PASSAGE | Matthew 13:1-12, 18-23

Sermon Notes

Parables Help Us See That:

  • Understanding the truth is a gift of grace

“Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you.” Matthew 13:11

  • Receiving the truth is a matter of the heart

“Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.” Matthew 13:13

The Four Soils:

1- Hard

2- Shallow

3- Divided

4- Receptive

Discussion Questions for Groups

  • Which of the first three soils do you tend to become like when you aren’t receptive to the Lord?
  • If you were to pray one honest prayer to God based on this passage, what would you ask Him to do in the soil of your heart?
  • How does knowing that God gracefully produces understanding change the way you share your faith with others?

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