How can I understand the Bible?### I. The Parable of the Sower v.1-20- insider vs. outsider- disciples of Jesus are inside the house- outsiders think Jesus is crazy!- secret (singular) of the Kingdom - understanding the parable of the sower helps us understand the other parablesKEY - The Word of God - message, scripture, gospel of the Kingdom- our reception of God's Word - hear- When we share God's Word ... should understand how it is received by others.Satan can disrupt our sense of hearing God.- trials/troubles- worldly desires#### II. Lamp parable v.21-25- meaning of God's word is hidden in order to be revealed to the one who pays attention- [ ] Pay Attention v.23-24#### III. Parable of the Seed's Growth- seed grows of itself - the Word has generative power.- apart from man's work. God gives the growth.- progressive development - final product - maturity - harvest time.Christ calms a storm - who then is this?Fear vs. Faith### TruthChrist gives understanding to the one who hears and pays attention to the Word of God.The Word does the Work.**illust**. Let the Hammer do the Work.### App- Do you accept the Word's of God?- How close are you paying attention? - measureRead from:The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®)© 2001 by Crossway,a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.All rights reserved.

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