Parable of the Soils

Parable of the Soil 
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 7/9/2023

Sermon Theme: Jesus is the one true King, and the coming of His Kingdom brings the glory of salvation to those who believe in Him, and the horror of judgment to those who reject Him. Therefore, we must be those with ears to hear the gospel, hearts to obey it, and lives that bear fruit to confirm it!

I. Teaching of the Parable - (Mark 4:1-9)

    A. Context of the Parable - (1:1-3:35)

        1. Some followed - (1:16-20, 2:13-14, 3:13-19, 35)

        2. Some were amazed - (1:21-28, 2:12)

        3. Some rejected - (2:1-11, 15-18, 3:1-6)

    B. Content of the Parable - (4:1-9)

        1. Sower Sows the Seed

        2. Responses to the Seed 

II. Purpose of the Parable - (Mark 4:10-12)

    A. Reveal the Kingdom of God - (4:10-11a)

    B. Conceal the Kingdom of God- (4:11b-12)

II. Explaining of the Parable (Mark 4:13-20)

    A. Sowing of the Word - (4:13-14)

    B. Responses to the Word - (4:15-20)

        1. The Hard Soil = The Rejecting Heart

        2. The Shallow Soil = The Superficial Heart 

        3. The Thorny Soil = The Unfruitful Heart 

        4. The Good Soil = The Fruitful Heart