• Matthew 13: 3-9

• Different reactions to the word of God

1) Beaten path: Not recognizing the preciousness of the word

• Matthew 13: 19

2) Rocky soil: Failing to persevere in the word

• Matthew 13: 20-21

3) Thorny soil: Failing to prioritize the word

• Matthew 13: 22
• 1 Kings 17: 7-16
• Matthew 6: 33

4) Good soil: Pleasure in the word leading to fruit

• Matthew 13: 23
• John 1: 1