Compelled or Repelled

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCoVDRGijHY

OUTLINE:

Main Point: By God’s gift of Grace, disciples of Jesus accept the Gospel and produce fruit.

I. Parable: The Sower and the Four Soils v3-9

A1. For the Birds (v4)

B1. On the Rocks (v5-6)

C1. Choke Hold (v7)

D1. Grounds for Success (v8-9)

II. Discussion of Parables v10-18

III. Interpretation: The Sower and the Four Soils v19-23

A2. Tough Hearts (v19)

B2. Trivial Hearts(v20-21)

C2. Thorny Hearts (v22)

D2. Thriving Hearts (v23)

Weekly Reading:

Day 1 — Hearing the Word

Scripture: Matthew 13:1–9

1. When I hear God’s Word, am I listening with a desire to obey or just to understand?

2. What distractions keep me from truly hearing and reflecting on Scripture?

3. How can I slow down this week to better receive what God is saying?

Day 2 — The Revealer of Mysteries

Scripture: Daniel 2:44–47

1. Do I see my understanding of the gospel as a gift from God or something I achieved?

2. How does knowing God reveals truth change my humility before Him?

3. In what ways can I depend more on God to grow my understanding of His Word?

Day 3 — A Tender or Dull Heart

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8–10

1. Are there areas in my life where I am hearing God’s truth but resisting it?

2. What habits or sins might be dulling my spiritual sensitivity?

3. How can I cultivate a heart that quickly responds to God’s conviction?

Day 4 — Shallow Roots

Scripture: Matthew 13:20–21

Questions:

1. Is my faith deep enough to endure trials, or does it depend on comfort?

2. What spiritual disciplines am I neglecting that would help deepen my roots?

3. How can I pursue a more committed and enduring walk with Christ?

Day 5 — Choked by the World

Scripture: Matthew 13:22

Questions:

1. What worldly concerns or desires are competing with my devotion to Christ?

2. Where might I be prioritizing money, comfort, or success over spiritual growth?

3. What practical step can I take to remove a “thorn” from my life this week?

Day 6 — Bearing Fruit

Scripture: Matthew 13:23

Questions:

1. What evidence of spiritual fruit is currently visible in my life?

2. Am I being faithful with the opportunities God has given me right now?

3. How can I intentionally live out my faith in a way that produces lasting fruit?

Day 7 — Blessed to See and Hear

Scripture: Matthew 13:16–17

Questions:

1. Do I truly appreciate the privilege of knowing and understanding the gospel?

2. How has my life changed because I have seen and heard Christ?

3. What is one step of obedience I need to take today in response to His Word?