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The Parable of the Growing Seed (Mark 4:26-29)

I. Steadfast work of the sower (Mark 4:26-27)

  1. Faithfully sow the seeds into the field (Matthew 13:3)
  2. Trust the Lord for His work (1 Corinthians 3:6-7; Matthew 28:19-20; Markk 16:15; Acts 1:8; Romans 10:13-18; 1 Timothy 1:12-15; John 9:25; John 4:28-30)

II. Secret (divine) work of God with the seeds (word) (Mark 4:27-28a)

  1. God is responsible for the miracle of growth (John 6:44; 16:7-11; 4:7-26; Acts 7:54-60; 9:1-6; Matthew 19:16-22; John.3:8)
  2. Trust God for the unseen process of growth (1 Corinthians 3:6-9; Isaiah 55:11)

III. Fruitful result in God’s timing (Mark 4:28b-29)

  1. The farmer’s role: to sow and wait with patience (2 Corinthians 9:6; James 5:7; Romans 8:25)
  2. The farmer’s joy: to see the fruit of God’s work (John 4:35, 36)
    • The blade – The new life is tender
    • The ear – The promise of future fruit is plainly seen
    • The full ear – The potential for multiplication and growth (John 4:29; Acts 9:19-22)
  3. The Lord’s assurance: To those who faithfully sow the gospel seed / word of God (Galatians 6:9-10; Psalms 126:5, 6)