Parable of the Sower
What is a parable?
a simple story relaying a deeper spiritual truth that challenges the hearer to ponder its meaning
What is our memory verse?
Colossians 1: 9 – 1 1
Define being a person of depth
an earned characteristic of spiritual growth, gained through the continual pursuit of knowledge in Christ and His righteousness
What does the good soil represent?
someone who understands and receives the gospel and bears fruit as a result.
Give 3 examples of spiritual discipline
Praying, fasting, worship, meditation, studying, etc.
What does the seed and the bird represent?
The seed represents our faith/kingdom of Heaven. The bird represents Satan.
9And so, from the day we heard, we have not ________ to ________ for you
ceased
pray
Spiritual disciplines
activities we do, in cooperation with God, that help transform our souls
What does the path and the seed represent?
The path represents a person who is hardened by sin and is not open to the Word, so Satan snatches the seed from them.
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
Spirit
Why are the parables an effective teaching tool?
Encourages people who are open to the truth ponder the deeper meaning behind the story.
asking that you may be filled with the ____________ of his will in all spiritual ____________ and understanding,
knowledge
wisdom
naturalism
a philosophical worldview that claims that all of reality is only physical,or material, and therefore nothing spiritual or immaterial exists
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
The rocky ground represents a person who hears the Word and feels joy, but when hardship comes, he demonstrates that he has shallow roots and hasn’t actually put his faith in Christ.
How can you help cultivate the soil in others’ lives?
I can live a life of depth that others will be attracted to, and I can pray for others' hearts and minds to be open to the gospel. I can fearlessly stand firm in the truth, according to God’s Word, and others will take note.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
God's word yields different responses depending on the hearer's hearts and minds.
so as to walk in a manner __________ of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: __________ fruit in every good work and ____________ in the knowledge of God;
worthy
bearing
increasing
Immaterial
not having physical form
What does the thorny ground represent?
represents a person who loves the world too much, so the seed cannot grow
What does naturalism claim, and how does it contradict Christianity?
Naturalism claims that nothing immaterial exists. Christianity claims God is spirit, humans have a soul, and angels and demons exist.
Why did some people understand Jesus' parables and others did not?
People who were open to hearing the truth could understand Jesus' parables while those who resisted the truth did not understand the parable.
being _______________ with all power, according to his ___________might, for all endurance and ___________ with joy
strengthened
glorious
patience
TRIPLE JEOPARDY
the big ideas, or intellectual truths, about God and His kingdom
What scripture is the Parable of the Sower found?
Matthew 13
What is one reason why Christians should study apologetics?
The Bible tells us to be prepared to defend our faith. Studying apologetics equips us to give people answers to their questions, which may help them come closer to accepting the truth and putting their trust in Christ.