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ParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParableleParabParablele

Parablea short story designed to illustrate or teach a particular truth or principle a penetrating, pervasive means of teachingeither opening a truth in a voluminous depth

or closing the truth in a shallow entertainment

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❖ Hard hearts Word has no impact

by wayside

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Parable of the Parable of the SowerSowerParable of the Parable of the SowerSower➺ ➺ 4 Ways the Word 4 Ways the Word

of God is heardof God is heard➺ ➺ 4 Ways the Word 4 Ways the Word of God is heardof God is heardhear Word

hear Word

hear Word

hear Word

stony ground

among thorns

good ground

❖ shallow hearts Impact does not last

❖ Weedy hearts Impact chocked out

❖ some 30%, some 60% some 100%

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Parable of the Parable of the SowerSowerParable of the Parable of the SowerSower➺ ➺ 4 Ways the Word 4 Ways the Word

of God is heardof God is heard➺ ➺ 4 Ways the Word 4 Ways the Word of God is heardof God is heardParable of the Parable of the

LampLampParable of the Parable of the LampLampParable of the Parable of the MeasureMeasureParable of the Parable of the MeasureMeasureParable of the Parable of the SeedSeedParable of the Parable of the SeedSeed

➺ ➺ If you will hear - you If you will hear - you will understandwill understand➺ ➺ If you will hear - you If you will hear - you will understandwill understand➺➺Understanding given by the Understanding given by the measure of hearingmeasure of hearing➺➺Understanding given by the Understanding given by the measure of hearingmeasure of hearing

Parable of the Parable of the Mustard SeedMustard SeedParable of the Parable of the Mustard SeedMustard Seed

➺➺Power in the Word of God-Power in the Word of God-mysterious, miraculous mysterious, miraculous ➺➺Power in the Word of God-Power in the Word of God-mysterious, miraculous mysterious, miraculous

Understanding Parables1) Ask Jesus to explain

it to you

3) Keep Parabolic Simplicity4) Follow Parabolic Consistency

2) Hear it in its Context

Seed

= Word of God

v.14mustard

seed = a small, simple truth heard

Growth

= hearing, understanding the Word of God

v.20

the power of a simple truth heard & understood

greater than all the herbs =

100% return

birds

= satan coming in

v.4,15

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Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

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Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

…be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.…be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Matthew Matthew 10:1610:16Matthew Matthew 10:1610:16

Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

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Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

- sadly, faith makes some susceptible - just because a christian or pastor says it, does not make it true- expect satan, check if true

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Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

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Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

- sadly, faith makes some susceptible - just because a christian or pastor says it, does not make it true- expect satan, check if true- check and hold to The Truth

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11

Martin Luther (1483-Martin Luther (1483-1546)1546)Martin Luther (1483-Martin Luther (1483-1546)1546)Unless I am convicted by Scripture and plain reason — I do not accept the authority of popes and councils, for they have contradicted each other

Martin Luther (1483-Martin Luther (1483-1546)1546)Martin Luther (1483-Martin Luther (1483-1546)1546)

my conscience is captive to the Word of God. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe - Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen.

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11

Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

infiltratingGullible

Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

Don’t be Cynical

- Doesn’t invalidate truth

- birds do not invalidate a tree- 1 Judas does not invalidate 11 faithful disciples

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.

For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ.

2 Corinthians 11:132 Corinthians 11:132 Corinthians 11:132 Corinthians 11:13

And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.

And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.

2 Corinthians 11:142 Corinthians 11:142 Corinthians 11:142 Corinthians 11:14

Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

2 Corinthians 11:152 Corinthians 11:152 Corinthians 11:152 Corinthians 11:15

Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

infiltratingGullible

Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

Don’t be Cynical

- Doesn’t invalidate truth

- birds do not invalidate a tree- 1 Judas does not invalidate 11 faithful disciples- satan’s lies do not invalidate Word

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11Acts 17:11

Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

infiltratingGullible

Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

Don’t be Cynical

- Doesn’t invalidate truth

Don’t be Dismayed by satan’s work- True in a person or a church- True in God’s work in us

lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.

2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 2:112:112 Corinthians 2 Corinthians 2:112:11

Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.

Catch us the foxes, The little foxes that spoil the vines, For our vines have tender grapes.

Song of Solomon 2:15Song of Solomon 2:15Song of Solomon 2:15Song of Solomon 2:15

Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

infiltratingGullible

Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

Don’t be Cynical

- Doesn’t invalidate truth

Don’t be Dismayed by satan’s work- True in a person or a church- True in God’s work in us

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ.

Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8Colossians 2:8

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.

Colossians 2:9-10Colossians 2:9-10Colossians 2:9-10Colossians 2:9-10

Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Let no one cheat you of your reward, taking delight in false humility and worship of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,

Colossians 2:18Colossians 2:18Colossians 2:18Colossians 2:18

and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.

and not holding fast to the Head, from whom all the body, nourished and knit together by joints and ligaments, grows with the increase that is from God.

Colossians 2:19Colossians 2:19Colossians 2:19Colossians 2:19

O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—

O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge—

1 Timothy 6:201 Timothy 6:201 Timothy 6:201 Timothy 6:20

by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen.

1 Timothy 6:211 Timothy 6:211 Timothy 6:211 Timothy 6:21

And when they say to you, “Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,” should not a people seek their God?

And when they say to you, “Seek those who are mediums and wizards, who whisper and mutter,” should not a people seek their God?

Isaiah 8:19Isaiah 8:19Isaiah 8:19Isaiah 8:19

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.

Isaiah 8:20Isaiah 8:20Isaiah 8:20Isaiah 8:20

Where the Word of God is impacting satan is

infiltratingGullible

Don’t be

- Expect satan’s work

Don’t be Cynical

- Doesn’t invalidate truth

Don’t be Dismayed by satan’s work

Exploits the

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s theCynicalDismay

s theTrustful

Hardens the

Cynical

For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect?

For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect?

Romans 3:3Romans 3:3Romans 3:3Romans 3:3

Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar.Certainly not! Indeed, let God be true but every man a liar.

Romans 3:4Romans 3:4Romans 3:4Romans 3:4

For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.

For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, And His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100:5Psalm 100:5Psalm 100:5Psalm 100:5

The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

The entirety of Your word is truth, And every one of Your righteous judgments endures forever.

Psalm 119:160Psalm 119:160Psalm 119:160Psalm 119:160

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