Discussion Questions
Discuss the story in small groups using the following questions. {10–15 minutes}
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What kinds of stories did Jesus tell? Why did Jesus use parables to teach people?
Takeaway
Jesus taught in parables to help separate good and bad listeners.
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In the parable of the soils, where was the seed thrown? When Jesus explained the parable, what did he say the seed represented?
Takeaway
The gospel is heard by hard and soft hearts.
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What happened to the seed thrown on the hard pathway? What about the seed thrown on rocky soil? And what about seed thrown in the thorns? What does the parable teach us about how the gospel might not take root in our hearts?
Takeaway
If our hearts are hard or we are distracted by hard things and worries, the gospel won’t take root in our hearts.
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What happened to the seed thrown on the good soil? How much fruit did it produce? What does the parable teach us about how the gospel can take root in our hearts?
Takeaway
If our hearts are soft and ready to receive the gospel, it will take root and produce much fruit.
