2021 Wk 45: Soil and the Seed

Rewind

STOP THE HUNGER: REESTABLISHING A HEALTHY DIET OF GOD’S WORD

BREATHING THE ATMOSPHERE of a GENERATION THAT DISTRUSTS GOD’S WORD CAN BE FATAL TO OUR FAITH.

#1 “Belief in God’s Word changes our view of God.”

#2 “We need God’s Word to do surgery on our soul and THAT will change our destiny.”

#3 “Spending unrushed time alone with God in His Word releases a fountain of refreshment from the very core of your being.” ~Wayne Cordeiro

#4 “God’s Word is our Divine GPS to guide us back to His Way and away from OUR Way.” ~Wayne Cordeiro

Prov. 8.17

Proverbs 8:17 KJV 1900

17 I love them that love me; And those that seek me early shall find me.

#5 We need to KEEP Writing it Down, KEEP Studying, and KEEP Posting God’s Word everywhere we are.

Intro

Marcie did you know that---

Farming has been changing in America

Shift from mega farms to farms to market

Restaurants contracting Farms for produce etc.

quality, choice for organic foods, better taste, and a sense of community

Key Points

Jesus gives us great instructions about sowing seed

Maybe it’s really about the Soil more than the Seed

Seeds are genetically designed to work.

corn seeds produce corn

peas produce peas

alfalfa produce alfalfa

Environment will determine the seeds outcome

drought yields less desirable crops

too much moisture will ruin the crop

nutritionally deprived or over worked soil less less

rich in nutrients yields abundant crops

We have become LIKE DRY BONES—filled with so much information and knowledge that we are disjointed from true relationship with the creator of the universe.

Investigate / Application

Investigate the SOIL with Matthew

Matthew 13.3-9

Matthew 13:3–9 NLT

He told many stories in the form of parables, such as this one: “Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seeds. As he scattered them across his field, some seeds fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate them. Other seeds fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The seeds sprouted quickly because the soil was shallow. But the plants soon wilted under the hot sun, and since they didn’t have deep roots, they died. Other seeds fell among thorns that grew up and choked out the tender plants. Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they produced a crop that was thirty, sixty, and even a hundred times as much as had been planted! Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand.”

Let’s look closer at the types of Soil:

the Path

hard, wore down

the Rocky

no depth to put down roots

the Weedy

competition for nutrients and space

the Rich Soil

Ah! just right

If the Word isn’t taking root in our life we need to check the Soil of our Heart.

Matt.13.18-23

Matthew 13:18–23 (NLT)

18 “Now listen to the explanation of the parable about the farmer planting seeds:

19 The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message about the Kingdom and don’t understand it. Then the evil one comes and snatches away the seed that was planted in their hearts.

Ask for Wisdom according to James 1.5

James 1:5 NLT

5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

20 The seed on the rocky soil represents those who hear the message and immediately receive it with joy.

21 But since they don’t have deep roots, they don’t last long. They fall away as soon as they have problems or are persecuted for believing God’s word.

We need Daily care to help us live by faith.

Daily Bread

Matthew 7:24–27 (NLT)

24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock.

25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock.

26 But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand.

27 When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.”

We need Daily care to help us live by faith.

Eph 5.26

Ephesians 5:26 NLT

26 to make her holy and clean, washed by the cleansing of God’s word.

22 The seed that fell among the thorns represents those who hear God’s word, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the worries of this life and the lure of wealth, so no fruit is produced.

1John 2.16

1 John 2:16 NLT

16 For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

titus 2.12

Titus 2:12 TPT

12 This same grace teaches us how to live each day as we turn our backs on ungodliness and indulgent lifestyles, and it equips us to live self-controlled, upright, godly lives in this present age.

23 The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”

Investigate SEED Development

the planting of a Garden...

it won’t take care of itself

weeds will overrun it

it needs daily tending, watering, pulling weeds, etc.

the AVOCADO SEED IN WATER

Prepping the seed for the water

skin removal and tooth pics

God removing the old man to be ready for the new

Tap root was visible and viable

Stagnant water stunts growth

Lack of water prohibits growth

Left in the water too long will cause the tap root to crowd itself and stunt growth

Fresh water at right levels yields best growth

the AVOCADO SEED IN SOIL

in soil you wouldn’t be able to see the tap roots development

physical judgments would be wrong if you could only see the outside

Too much water will drown the plant

PLANTS SHED THEIR LEAVES...

other religions vs Faith

we speak the Word till we see the fruit

Make it personal

Col.3.16

Colossians 3:16 NASB95

16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

Let God’s Word Richly dwell in us should be a High Priority —

HOW DO WE GET RICH SOIL—READY FOR THE PLANTING OF GOD’S WORD?

Nurture the Soul

quick to forgive

Col. 3.13

Colossians 3:13 NLT

13 Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.

Protect the Soul

recognize and deal with sin

2 tim. 2.22

2 Timothy 2:22 NLT

22 Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.

1Cor. 10.13

1 Corinthians 10:13 (NLT)

13 The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

Feed the Soul

start daily Bible reading

Matt.4.4

Matthew 4:4 NLT

4 But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say, ‘People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

Water the Soul

Continue to read God’s Word

2tim. 2.15

2 Timothy 2:15 NLT

15 Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.

Exercise the Soul

Share with others what you are reading daily and serve others

Philemon 5-6

Philemon 5–6 NLT

5 because I keep hearing about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all of God’s people. 6 And I am praying that you will put into action the generosity that comes from your faith as you understand and experience all the good things we have in Christ.

Closing Prayer

THAT GOD WOULD CONTINUE TO MAKE US HUNGER FOR HIS WORD, THAT NOTHING WILL SATISFY US LIKE HIS WORD. THAT WE WILL NEVER GIVE UP TIL WE SEE THE HIS FRUIT GROWING IN US.