God intends for us to Mature

• Gal 5.22
• John 15:1-2; 5-6
• Romans 8:29

But How?

I. The Parable - Mark 4:1-8

• The parable is about hearing.
• The soil represents the heart.
• The seed is the word.

II. The Parable Explained - Mark 4:13-20

• Some hearts need softening.
• Some hearts need breaking.
• Some hearts need purging.
• Some hearts are "good soil".

III. How does "Good Soil" Grow and Produce Fruit?

• Proper food - 1Pet 2:2, Heb 5:11-14
• Exercise / Training - James 1:21-25
• Advirsity - James 1:2-4

Start Where you are and do what you already know to do; obey the word and follow the spirit and you will grow!