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        What good is a fruit tree if it doesn’t produce any fruit? It’s not good — Jesus actually curses a fruit tree and kills it for not doing what its designed to do. (Mark 11:12) All that to say this — we learned that the first three soils are spiritually dirty and polluted. There was no purity to the soil—those soils are all contaminated. Those soils (aka people’s hearts) have a mixture of other loves and priorities in this life that prevent them from bearing fruit. So, we are zero for three. The question before us today is, how do we hear, listen, believe, and actually produce spiritual fruit? In other words: How do we finish life well? The answer lies in the fourth soil.
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What good is a fruit tree if it doesn’t produce any fruit? It’s not good — Jesus actually curses ...

What good is a fruit tree if it doesn’t produce any fruit? It’s not good — Jesus actually curses a fruit tree and kills it for not doing what its designed to do. (Mark 11:12) All that to say this — we learned that the first three soils are spiritually dirty and polluted. There was no purity to the soil—those soils are all contaminated. Those soils (aka people’s hearts) have a mixture of other loves and priorities in this life that prevent them from bearing fruit. So, we are zero for three. The question before us today is, how do we hear, listen, believe, and actually produce spiritual fruit? In other words: How do we finish life well?&nbsp;The answer lies in the fourth soil.

Episode 217: Matthew 13:8 & 23 | Three Ways to Spiritual Abundance

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        Today, we’ll study the Parable of the Sower/Seed/Soils. Now titles matter. Jesus has many titles — sermons have titles. Both are important. While it might be tempting to focus on the sower or even the seed — this parable’s main focus are the different types of soils. And the reason for that is because the sower and the seed remain the same throughout the entire parable. There is no variation between the farmer and his seed. However, there are variations/differences between the soils. So, if we were to title this parable theoretically — we would call it “The Parable of the Soils.” However, that title would only be half correct. When we look at Jesus’ explanation, we’ll notice that we miss a profoundly deep theological truth if we hear this story from a surface-level reading. So, if we want to be theoretically and theologically correct, we would title this parable “Three Ways to Spiritual Disaster.” What are the three ways?
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Today, we’ll study the Parable of the Sower/Seed/Soils. Now titles matter. Jesus has many titles ...

Today, we’ll study the Parable of the Sower/Seed/Soils. Now titles matter. Jesus has many titles — sermons have titles. Both are important. While it might be tempting to focus on the sower or even the seed — this parable’s main focus are the different types of soils. And the reason for that is because the sower and the seed remain the same throughout the entire parable. There is no variation between the farmer and his seed. However, there are variations/differences between the soils. So, if we were to title this parable theoretically — we would call it “The Parable of the Soils.” However, that title would only be half correct. When we look at Jesus’ explanation, we’ll notice that we miss a profoundly deep theological truth if we hear this story from a surface-level reading. So, if we want to be theoretically and theologically correct, we would title this parable “Three Ways to Spiritual Disaster.” What are the three ways?

Episode 216: Matthew 13:3-7; 18-22 | Three Ways to Spiritual Disaster

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        In every book of the OT, we’ll see a ‘Plan B.’ And when we flip to the Gospels, we see God’s Plan B regarding the redemption of our sin. The Scribes and Pharisees have officially rejected Jesus as their Messiah and Savior. And Jesus says, “Fine, I’ve got Plan B. Jesus now has a new focus on how to complete His mission. Now, what would you recommend if you had a suggestion for Jesus on how to complete His mission? I would suggest Rambo or, at the very least, Jason Bourne. But killing everybody and starting over didn’t work the first time — just ask Noah. So Jesus does something unthinkable today. What is it, and how does it apply to you today?
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In every book of the OT, we’ll see a ‘Plan B.’ And when we flip to the Gospels, we see God’s Plan...

In every book of the OT, we’ll see a ‘Plan B.’ And when we flip to the Gospels, we see God’s Plan B regarding the redemption of our sin. The Scribes and Pharisees have officially rejected Jesus as their Messiah and Savior. And Jesus says, “Fine, I’ve got Plan B. Jesus now has a new focus on how to complete His mission. Now, what would you recommend if you had a suggestion for Jesus on how to complete His mission? I would suggest Rambo or, at the very least, Jason Bourne. But killing everybody and starting over didn’t work the first time — just ask Noah. So Jesus does something unthinkable today. What is it, and how does it apply to you today?

Episode 215: Matthew 13:1-3 | Jesus, Parables, and ‘Plan B’

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        Today, we see that Jesus had human problems — relationship problems. Things are not well — all in the family. There is a family feud back in Nazareth. This strife has been brewing for probably about a year now. As you look at your own family — and the dysfunction in it — I pray that this passage will bring some relief to the problems you’re having. Because if Jesus had problems, you can guarantee we will too. What are these problems? How do they impact you today? Let’s find out as we learn how Jesus focuses on His family.
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Today, we see that Jesus had human problems — relationship problems. Things are not well — all in...

Today, we see that Jesus had human problems — relationship problems. Things are not well — all in the family. There is a family feud back in Nazareth. This strife has been brewing for probably about a year now. As you look at your own family — and the dysfunction in it — I pray that this passage will bring some relief to the problems you’re having. Because if Jesus had problems, you can guarantee we will too. What are these problems? How do they impact you today? Let’s find out as we learn how Jesus focuses on His family.

Episode 214: Matthew 12:46-50 | Jesus Focuses on His Family

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        Today, Jesus points us back to the miracle He performed in —verses 22-32. That’s where Jesus healed a blind and deaf man who was possessed by a demon. So this is His conclusion to that miraculous healing. Ultimately, today’s passage shows us the consequences of trying to be a good person.
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Today, Jesus points us back to the miracle He performed in —verses 22-32. That’s where Jesus heal...

Today, Jesus points us back to the miracle He performed in —verses 22-32. That’s where Jesus healed a blind and deaf man who was possessed by a demon. So this is His conclusion to that miraculous healing. Ultimately, today’s passage shows us the consequences of trying to be a good person.

Episode 213: Matthew 12:43-45 | Why Jesus Hates Religion


      Dustin Daniels is the Pastor-Teacher of River Bible Church in Cottonwood, AZ. River Bible Church prays that you will Experience God Verse by Verse and Share Jesus Day By Day.  
    

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