Luke 8:1-15
Jesus explains the parable for us in this passage. There are 4 types of seed:
1. Seed on the footpath – those who hear about Jesus but Satan hinders them from believing.
2. Seed on rocky soil – those who hear and receive with joy, but flee when temptation comes because there are no deep roots.
3. Seed among the thorns – those who hear the message but care more about the world and what it can provide.
4. Seed on good soil – those who hear the message, believe, and produce fruit
The amazing thing about Luke 8 is that even those who followed Jesus in verses 1-3 were different types of soil. Judas, who would betray Jesus, followed Jesus for years but would turn his back on Him for 30 pieces of silver. But also, you have someone like John, who wrote 5 books of the New Testament.
What does this mean for us?
1. Self-examine – Which seed am I? Understanding where we are at is important. And if you are anything but the good soil, talk to someone at CPC about what it would look like to be a seed in the good soil.
2. Outward reflection – Where are the people in my life at spiritually? Do you currently know people of the footpath, rocky, or thorny soil that need to be in the good soil? What would it take to help them get there?
To close, if you are of the good soil, I want to encourage you with two things from verse 15: (1) CLING TO THE WORD OF GOD. Continue to make it the foundation of your life. (2) Understand that the harvest takes time. We live in a world of instant gratification, but God works in His own timing. There might be times where you feel like you aren’t producing fruit, but in reality, you are. Be patient. Continue to pursue God. Cling to His Word.
By: Brice Stockton
1. Seed on the footpath – those who hear about Jesus but Satan hinders them from believing.
2. Seed on rocky soil – those who hear and receive with joy, but flee when temptation comes because there are no deep roots.
3. Seed among the thorns – those who hear the message but care more about the world and what it can provide.
4. Seed on good soil – those who hear the message, believe, and produce fruit
The amazing thing about Luke 8 is that even those who followed Jesus in verses 1-3 were different types of soil. Judas, who would betray Jesus, followed Jesus for years but would turn his back on Him for 30 pieces of silver. But also, you have someone like John, who wrote 5 books of the New Testament.
What does this mean for us?
1. Self-examine – Which seed am I? Understanding where we are at is important. And if you are anything but the good soil, talk to someone at CPC about what it would look like to be a seed in the good soil.
2. Outward reflection – Where are the people in my life at spiritually? Do you currently know people of the footpath, rocky, or thorny soil that need to be in the good soil? What would it take to help them get there?
To close, if you are of the good soil, I want to encourage you with two things from verse 15: (1) CLING TO THE WORD OF GOD. Continue to make it the foundation of your life. (2) Understand that the harvest takes time. We live in a world of instant gratification, but God works in His own timing. There might be times where you feel like you aren’t producing fruit, but in reality, you are. Be patient. Continue to pursue God. Cling to His Word.
By: Brice Stockton
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