Letting the Truth sink in - book of matthew - Lesson #46

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Sermon Notes

Date of Sermon: February 10, 2018

Summary: A true disciple lets the truth sink in.

Key Verse:  "As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it.  He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundred-fold, in another sixty, and in another thirty."  - Matthew 13:23

Bible Reading:  18 “Hear then the parable of the sower: 19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. 20 As for what was sown on rocky ground, this is the one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy, 21 yet he has no root in himself, but endures for a while, and when tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, immediately he falls away. 22 As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and it proves unfruitful. 23 As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.” 
      - Matthew 13:18-23

Message Outline:

1. Barriers to Understanding the Truth​  (verses 18-22)
   1. A distracted mind (verses 18-19)
      
   2. Sinful habits  (verses 20-21)
   3. A worldly focus  (verse 12)
2. Bearing Fruit from Understanding the Truth  (verse 23)
   1. Being good 'dirt'
   2. Understanding the truth
   3. Not all disciples will produce equally

​Important Takeaway:  God uses those people that obey him, not tomorrow, but now.

 Reflection Questions:  

• When God speaks to me, do I obey?
• Is my obedience to God immediate?  How quickly do I obey? 

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