The Secret of the Kingdom of God

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – March 8, 2020

Series Title: “Discovering Your Life in the Life of Jesus”

Today’s Title: “The Secret of the Kingdom of God”

Today’s Text: Mark 4:1-20

Gospel Parallels:  Matthew 13:1-15, 18-23, Luke 8:4-15

THE SOWER IS CHRIST, AND SEED IS “THE WORD” (v14)

– Matthew 13:10-19 – Matthew version of same parable

- Matthew 5-7 – Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount

 

The “seed” represents the opportunity to experience love and life through humble service to God. – THIS IS KINGDOM LIFE

 

THE SOIL IS THE HEART

 

THE HARD HEART – along the path (v15)

            - Hebrews 3:13-15

THE UNGUARDED HEART – rocky places (v16-17)

            - Proverbs 4:23

            - Philippians 4:4-7

THE DIVIDED HEART – among the thorns (v18-19)

            - Psalm 86:11

THE CULTIVATED HEART – the good soil (v20)

            - Hebrews 4:12-13

How can I assess the “soil condition” of my heart?

What is my life producing? - Galatians 5:13-26