Scripture
Romans 12:2 challenges believers not to conform to this.
The patterns of this world
This invitation calls us to turn away from sin and toward God.
Repent
The seed that falls on the path represents this spiritual condition.
Hard hearted/resistant heart
The seed that falls on the path represents this spiritual condition.This invitation best aligns with the “path” soil, where the Word is rejected.
Repent
This stage of spiritual growth involves helping others grow and reproduce faith.
Go/teach
Hebrews 4:12 describes God’s Word as “living and ____, sharper than any two-edged sword.”
active
This final invitation involves discipling others and living missionally.
Go/teach
The thorny soil illustrates someone with this kind of heart.
What is a divided heart, entangled by the world?
The “rocky ground” soil often results from accepting the Word this way.
What is emotionally but not deeply (superficially)?
According to Hebrews 12:13, we are to “make straight paths” for this part of the body.
What are our feet (so the lame may not be disabled but healed)?
According to 2 Timothy 3:16, all Scripture is “_____ out by God and profitable for _____.”
This invitation leads to a lifelong relationship of obedience and learning from Christ.
Follow
This stage shows joy at first but fades quickly in trials.
What is shallow-rooted / emotional but superficial belief?
The “thorny soil” stage is most challenged by these.
Worldly concerns like wealth and worry
1 Corinthians 9:24 compares the Christian life to a race in which “only one ______ the prize.”
recieves
2 Timothy 2:15 commands believers to “rightly _____ the word of truth.”
This invitation calls for trust in the person and work of Jesus.
Believe
This stage is the first to bear fruit and marks true conversion.
Good soil, early fruit
This verse reflects mature faith enduring trials: “Count it all joy... when you meet trials.
James 1:2-4
The fruit of the Spirit, which marks maturing discipleship, is listed in this New Testament letter.
What is Galatians (chapter 5:22–23)
“Be imitators of God, as beloved children” comes from this epistle.
What is Ephesians 5:1?
To accept this invitation is to place Christ above self and carry your cross daily.
Love/deny
A mature believer who makes disciples fits this stage.
What is multiplying disciple (kingdom impact)?/ good soil
This passage defines the gospel and is essential to understanding the fruit of true conversion.
What is 1 Corinthians 15:1–5?
Romans 12:1 urges believers to offer this as a “living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.”
What is your body (your whole self)?