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The Importance of Listening: Lessons from Luke 8:11-15

Explore the parable of the sower in Luke 8:11-15 and discover the different types of hearers represented by the soils. Learn how to avoid pitfalls like forgetfulness and hardness of hearing, and strive to be obedient and attentive listeners. Draw insights from Biblical examples like the Jews on Pentecost and the experiences of individuals like the Ethiopian, Cornelius, and the jailer in Acts. Take heed of how you hear to receive the word of God and let it take root in your life.

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The Importance of Listening: Lessons from Luke 8:11-15

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  1. Take Heed How You Hear Luke 8:18

  2. The Context • The seed is the word of God (Lk. 8:11) • The “soils” are different types of hearers • The “wayside soil” represents those who fall prey to the devil and his devices (Lk. 8:12; see 2 Cor. 2:11) • The “rocky soil” represents those who hear superficially (Lk. 8:13; Acts 24:25) • The “thorny soil” represents those who are distracted (Lk. 8:14; 12:16-21) • The “good ground” who those who obey the gospel (Lk. 8:15; Col. 1:3-6)

  3. We Need To Take Heed Not To Be: • Forgetful hearers (James 1:22-25) • Those who are hard of hearing (Matt. 13:15) • Itching-ear hearers (2 Tim. 4:3-4) • Stopped-ear hearers (Acts 7:57)

  4. Take Heed To Be: • Obedient hearers (Matt. 7:24-25) • Swift hearers (James 1:19) • Jews on Pentecost (Acts 2) • The Ethiopian (Acts 8) • Cornelius (Acts 10) • The jailer (Acts 16)

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