The Biggest Story:
A Story about Soils
The Story of Hearing the Word and Bearing Fruit
Mark 4
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in
me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for
apart from me you can do nothing.
JOHN 15:5
1.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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
At Soma Church, we desire that every child will grow in their relationship with God, learn to hear His voice, and follow His calling on their lives. It’s a privilege to partner with parents in raising passionate disciples of Jesus.