Yesterday’s message in the Gospel of Mark series was called The Seed That Grows, taken from the parable of the sower in Mark 4:1-20. Here is a brief outline of the message:

I. Jesus tells the parable of the sower (verses 1-9)
    A. Jesus teaches in parables (1-2)
    B. Jesus describes the four places where the seed fell
        1) “along the path” (3-4)
        2) “on rocky places” (5-6)
        3) “among thorns” (7)
        4) “on good soil” (8)
    C. Jesus exhorts the crowd to hear (9)

II. The disciples ask him about the parables (verses 10-12)

III. Jesus explains the parable of the sower (verses 13-20)
    A. The farmer sows the word (13-14)
    B. Three hindrances to the gospel
        1) Satan (15)
        2) False profession of faith (16-17)
        3) Worldly focus (18-19)
    C. The seed that grows (20)

Application points:
    1) Be careful how you hear.
    2) Sow God’s word wisely.
    3) Be assured of the harvest.

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