Which Soil Describes Your Soul?

Mark 4:1-20

Soil #1 – hard (v. 4)
Soil #2 – shallow (v.5, 6)
Soil #3 – clogged (v. 7)
Soil #4 – good (v. 8)

• #1 –Hardened soil describes the unresponsive soul (v. 15).
• #2 – Shallow soil describes the impulsive soul (v. 16, 17).
• #3 – Clogged soil describes the preoccupied soul (v. 18, 19).
• #4 – Good soil describes the responsive soul (v. 20).
• These are people who hear the word. 
• These are people who accept the word. 
• These are people who practice the word. James 1:22-25

Some qualities that promote good soil: Hebrews 12:11; John 15:16; John 15:5

• Open to God’s sowing
• Eager to learn God’s truth
• Available to grow