The Parables of Jesus

Part 4: God's Expectations of His People

Matthew 13:3-9

Dr. Hays McKay

I. THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER: God's Expectations of His People

A. THE SOILS: FOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITIONS

1. Hard - unreceptive

2. Shallow - roots cannot go deep

3. Weeds - crowded with competition

4. Fertile - receptive

B. GOD’S EXPECTATIONS: God Desires a Harvest from you

II. DESTROYING THE HARVEST

A. HOW IT HAPPENS: Little thoughts

B. A BRIEF HISTORY OF SIN

C. HOW TO RESIST TEMPTATION:

· Remember who you are

· Reflect upon the consequences

· Remove ourselves from the situation

· Rededicate yourself to God in prayer

· Reveal yourself to a trusted friend

III. ENDING WHERE WE BEGAN

· What would God say to you and me?