The Parable of the Sower | Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 | MORNING

<p>Series: The Unexpected Kingdom. Passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23. Preacher: Reg Piper. Date of Talk: 14 March 2021.</p> <p><br></p> <p><em><strong>The Parable of the Sower</strong></em></p> <p>The seated Jesus preached to a great crowd from a boat</p> <p>He spun a sower mystery to the crowd v1-9</p> <p>He explained the parable to disciples v10,18-23,</p> <p><strong>Let’s not be Foolish in our response v4-7, 18-22</strong></p> <p>Jesus spoke of four types of soils/ hearts</p> <p>· Unresponsive heart v4,19</p> <p>· Impulsive heart v5-6,20-21</p> <p>· Preoccupied heart v 7, 22</p> <p>· Responsive heart v8-9, 23 cf 7:24-27</p> <p><strong>Let’s, like wise Matthew, reflect on the Word of the Kingdom v19</strong></p> <p>It is what the Son chooses to reveal about the Father 11:27</p> <p>Some things Matthew reflects on</p> <p>· He is our Father in heaven 5:16</p> <p>· He loves perfectly 5:43-48</p> <p>· He rewards genuine piety 6:1-17</p> <p>· He feeds and clothes Christ’s disciples 6:25-33</p> <p>· He gives good gifts to his children 7:7-12</p> <p><strong>Let’s, like wise Paul, pray for fruitfulness Eph 3:14-21</strong></p> <p>He prays for all disciples that we will</p> <p>· Be strengthened by the Spirit’s might v14-16</p> <p>· Understand Christ’s love v17-19</p> <p>· Be filled with God’s fulness v19</p>