Garrett McCord - September 6, 2020
Parable of the Soils (Luke 8:4-8)
Growth Group Discussion Questions1. What stood out to you from the sermon?2. Do you think our culture has a tendency of “easy believism”? Why or why not? a. Read Mark 12:28-31. Why can’t easy believism work?3. Can you think of Biblical characters who seem to be examples of the differentsoils? a. We see many people in Scripture have moments of indiscretion. Forexample, David with Bathsheba in 2 Samuel 11 (pleasures of life) andPeter denying Jesus is Luke 22 (time of testing). David and Peter areobviously great men of faith (good soil). What distinguishes them fromthe ones on the path, rocks, and thorns?4. Read 2 Corinthians 5:17, Galatians 5:22-26, and James 2:14-26. What shouldhappen when the gospel takes hold of us? a. What does bearing fruit look like? b. As believers, what does it look like for us to continue to examineourselves to watch out for rocks (time of testing), thorns (cares, riches,and pleasures of life), etc.?Download Questions
Scripture References: Luke 8:4-8
