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The Parable of The Growing Seed. Mark 4:26-29. Sunday, October 4, 2009 Jim Beasley. There Is A Steadfast Work. Jesus depicts a farmer sowing seed into his field. There is a sense in which we are like that farmer. We all worry about our efforts. There Is A Secret Work.
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The Parable of The Growing Seed Mark 4:26-29 Sunday, October 4, 2009Jim Beasley
There Is A Steadfast Work • Jesus depicts a farmer sowing seed into his field. • There is a sense in which we are like that farmer. • We all worry about our efforts.
There Is A Secret Work • As the farmer goes about his business, an amazing thing happens. • No farmer, no scientist and no philosopher can clearly explain how a dead, dormant seed can produce life when it is buried in the soil. • Even though we cannot see the process the seed goes through as it begins to grow, we can sow the seed in confidence knowing that God is in control of what the seed becomes.
There Is A Successful Work • All the farmer did was cast some seed into the soil. • Never think for a minute that your witness for Jesus is in vain. • Stages of growth • The Blade • The Ear • The Full Ear • There is a precious promise given to every child of God who faithfully sows the Gospel seed