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Luke 8:4-15
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Luke 8:4-15
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In what areas of your life have you had to persevere?
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Why would a farmer allow precious seed to land on the path, or rocks, or among thorns? Is he an irresponsible farmer scattering seeds at random?
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What happened to each group of seeds?
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How did Jesus conclude his parable? (8:8)
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How much of the parable did the people understand? How much did the disciples understand? (8:9-10)
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Why didn’t the people or the disciples understand this parable?
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Did Jesus design his parables to have trick meanings, hidden meanings, or more than one basic interpretation? Why do some listeners discover the truth in a parable and others do not?
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Why do you suppose that this was among the first parables that Jesus told?
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What kind of people today might be represented by the seed that fell on the path? (8:12)
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Why couldn’t those who received the word with joy stay faithful? (8:13)
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What choked those who were represented by the seed that fell among the thorns? What other things (or people) might the thorns represent?
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Why is perseverance necessary for all who receive the Word?
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What kind of soil do you most resemble right now? What worries or temptations have hindered your growth as a Christian recently?
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What will most help you be responsive to God in your study of the Bible?
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