Context 1. The Parable of the Sower- 1-9

2. The Purpose of Parables- 10-123. The Parable of the Sower Explained- 13-20

4. Light Under a Basket- 21

26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground,

1. We Know The Seed Produces...Be Patient

26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the

ground,27 and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout

and grow, he himself does not know how. Mark 4

1. We Know The Seed Produces...Be Patient

• The Lord is teaching us to be Patient

26 And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the

ground,27 and should sleep by night and rise by day, and the seed should sprout

and grow, he himself does not know how. Mark 4

1. We Know The Seed Produces...Be Patient

• The Lord is teaching us to be Patient• What Not To Do…

23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” 25 When His disciples heard it, they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?” 26 But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

1. We Know The Seed Produces...Be Patient

• The Lord is teaching us to be Patient• What Not To Do…• Making Patience Practical

7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Gal 6

2. The Power Is In The Word...But We Are His Workers

28 For the earth yields crops by itself: first the blade, then the head, after that the full

grain in the head. Mk. 4

2. The Power Is In The Word...But We Are His Workers

• The Earth produces by itself• We are called to do Little things.

5 Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers through whom you believed, as

the Lord gave to each one? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the

increase.7 So then neither he who plants is anything, nor he who waters, but God who

gives the increase. 1 Cor 3

2. The Power Is In The Word...But We Are His Workers

• The Earth produces by itself• We are called to do Little things. • Takeaways

32 “So now, brethren, I commend you to God and to the word of His

grace, which is able to build you up and give you an inheritance among

all those who are sanctified. Acts 20

3. God REALLY Works…When We Work

29 But when the grain ripens, immediately he puts in the sickle, because the harvest

has come.” Mark 4

3. God REALLY Works…When We Work

• We must say Yes and follow through

28 “But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, ‘Son, go, work today in my vineyard.’ 29 He answered and said, ‘I will not,’ but afterward he regretted it and went. 30 Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I go, sir,’ but he did not go. 31 Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said to Him, “The first.”

Mt. 21

3. God REALLY Works…When We Work

• We must say Yes and follow through• Nobody can do this for us.• Practical Ways To Sow.

22 Bondservants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh, not with eye service, as men-pleasers, but in sincerity of heart, fearing God. 23 And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men, 24 knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for

you serve the Lord Christ. Col 3

19 For though I am free from all men, I have made myself a servant to all, that I might win the more;

1 Cor 6

4. God Is Growing Something Big

• God’s kingdom starts Small .• God’s kingdom will last Forever.

Talk About Patience Today At Lunch.

Learn/Remind Yourself The Power Is In The Word- Read- James 1:19-25, Heb.

4:12, Psa. 119:105-118, Jer. 23:29, Psa. 107:20, Job 23:12

Make It Personal In Prayer- Am I doing everything in my power to help people go to heaven? Based on my talents,

resources, and time?

Plant The Seed In One Person This Week, And Water In Another.