n Luke 8:4-15, Jesus uses the Parable of the Sower to illustrate the different responses to God's Word, emphasizing that true followers persevere and bear fruit.
Jesus and the Purpose of Parables (Luke 8:4, 9-10) Jesus uses parables to speak to the crowds. (v. 4) The disciples are granted knowledge. (vv. 9-10a) The rest do not understand the meaning. (v. 10b) The Seed Sown Beside the Road (Luke 8:5, 11-12) Explanation: The devil snatches the Word before it can take root. (vv. 5, 11-12a) Effect: They will not believe and be saved. (v. 12b) The Seed Sown on Rocky Ground (Luke 8:6, 13) Explanation: Those who hear and receive the Word with joy but have no root. (vv. 6, 13a) Effect: They believe for a while but fall away in temptation. (v. 13b) The Seed Sown Among Thorns (Luke 8:7, 14) Explanation: The Word is choked by worries, riches, and pleasures of life. (vv. 7, 14a) Effect: They do not bear ripe fruit. (v. 14b) The Seed Sown in Good Soil (Luke 8:8, 15) Explanation: Those who hear in an honest and good heart and hold it fast. (vv. 8, 15a) Effect: They bear fruit in perseverance. (v. 15b)
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