The Parable of the Soils

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The Parable of the Soils

• Luke 84-15

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Blake on Alleluia Ranch (Vacation Bible School
set)
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Parable

• para (beside) ballo (to throw)
• Definition A hypothetical story from everyday
  life thrown beside an abstract spiritual truth
• Why
• Illustrates something complex
• Aids in memory
• Illuminates truth for believers AND conceals
  truth for unbelievers

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Interpretive Keys

1. Identify the driving issue
2. Historical background helps

• New Bible Dictionary by Wood and Marshall
• The IVP Bible Background Commentary by Keener

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Interpretive Keys

1. Identify the driving issue
2. Historical background helps
3. Look for clues in the context
4. Check against clearer scripture

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The Four Major Elements

• Sower
• Seed
• Soils
• Fruit

??? the Word of God various responses people have
to the Word the outward product of our lives that
glorifies God
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Driving Question

• Why does the same message bear incredible fruit
  in some lives and not in others?
• or
• What obstacles prevent growth of spiritual fruit
  in a persons life?

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Soil 1

• Parable v5
• Explanation v12
• Description Impenetrable
• Obstacle Active opposition of Satan to blind the
  minds of unbelievers

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Soil 2

• Parable v6
• Explanation v13
• Description Shallow
• Obstacle No perseverance because the Word has
  not sunk in deeply

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Soil 2
Rom 51-2 Therefore having been justified by
faith, we have peace with God through our Lord
Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained
our introduction by faith into this grace in
which we stand
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Soil 3

• Parable v7
• Explanation v14
• Description Crowded
• Obstacle The Word is choked out by worldly
  worries, riches, and pleasures

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Soil 4

• Parable v8
• Explanation v15
• Description
• Hears w/ an honest and good heart
• Holds fast to the Word
• Bears fruit with perseverance