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Luke 8:11-15
“ Here is what the story means. The seed is God’s message.The seed on the path stands for God’s message in the hearts of those who hear. But then the devil comes. He takes away the message from their hearts. He does it so they won’t believe. Then they can’t be saved.The seed on rocky ground stands for those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But they have no roots. They believe for a while. But when they are tested, they fall away from the faith.The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear the message. But as they go on their way, they are choked by life’s worries, riches and pleasures. So they do not reach full growth.But the seed on good soil stands for those with an honest and good heart. Those people hear the message. They keep it in their hearts. They remain faithful and produce a good crop.
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Matthew 13:38
The field is the world. The good seed stands for the people who belong to the kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.
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Hebrews 2:1
So we must pay the most careful attention to what we have heard. Then we will not drift away from it.
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Matthew 4:23
Jesus went all over Galilee. There he taught in the synagogues. He preached the good news of God’s kingdom. He healed every illness and sickness the people had.
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1John 3:12
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1 John 2 13-1 John 2 14
Fathers, I’m writing to you because you know the one who is from the beginning. Young men, I’m writing to you because you have won the battle over the evil one.Dear children, I’m writing to you because you know the Father. Fathers, I’m writing to you because you know the one who is from the beginning. Young men, I’m writing to you because you are strong. God’s word lives in you. You have won the battle over the evil one.
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1John 5:18
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John 3:19-20
Here is the judgment. Light has come into the world, but people loved darkness instead of light. They loved darkness because what they did was evil.Everyone who does evil deeds hates the light. They will not come into the light. They are afraid that what they do will be seen.
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John 18:38
“ What is truth?” Pilate replied. Then Pilate went out again to the Jews gathered there. He said,“ I find no basis for any charge against him.
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Romans 14:17
God’s kingdom is not about eating or drinking. It is about doing what is right and having peace and joy. All this comes through the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 26:31-32
They left the room and began to talk with one another.“ Why should this man die or be put in prison?” they said.“ He has done nothing worthy of that!”Agrippa said to Festus,“ This man could have been set free. But he has made an appeal to Caesar.”
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Acts 28:23
They decided to meet Paul on a certain day. At that time even more people came to the place where he was staying. From morning until evening, he told them about God’s kingdom. Using the Law of Moses and the Prophets, he tried to get them to believe in Jesus.
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2 Corinthians 4 2-2 Corinthians 4 3
Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.Suppose our good news is covered with a veil. Then it is veiled to those who are dying.
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Proverbs 1:20-22
Out in the open wisdom calls out. She raises her voice in a public place.On top of the city wall she cries out. Here is what she says near the gate of the city.“ How long will you childish people love your childish ways? How long will you rude people enjoy making fun of God and others? How long will you foolish people hate knowledge?
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Proverbs 2:1-6
My son, accept my words. Store up my commands inside you.Let your ears listen to wisdom. Apply your heart to understanding.Call out for the ability to be wise. Cry out for understanding.Look for it as you would look for silver. Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure.Then you will understand how to have respect for the Lord. You will find out how to know God.The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.
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Luke 9:2
Then he sent them out to announce God’s kingdom and to heal those who were sick.
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Luke 10:9
Heal the sick people who are there. Tell them,‘ God’s kingdom has come near to you.’
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Proverbs 17:16
Why should a foolish person try to buy wisdom? They are not even able to understand it.
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Proverbs 1:7
If you really want to gain knowledge, you must begin by having respect for the Lord. But foolish people hate wisdom and instruction.
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Acts 20:25
“ I have spent time with you preaching about the kingdom. I know that none of you will ever see me again.
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Acts 18:15
But this is about your own law. It is a question of words and names. Settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things.”
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Matthew 5:37
All you need to say is simply‘ Yes’ or‘ No.’ Anything more than this comes from the evil one.
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Acts 17:32
They heard Paul talk about the dead being raised. Some of them made fun of this idea. But others said,“ We want to hear you speak about this again.”
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Acts 24:25-26
Paul talked about how to live a godly life. He talked about how people should control themselves. He also talked about the time when God will judge everyone. Then Felix became afraid.“ That’s enough for now!” he said.“ You may leave. When I find the time, I will send for you.”He was hoping that Paul would offer him some money to let him go. So he often sent for Paul and talked with him.
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Romans 1:28
They didn’t think it was important to know God. So God let them continue to have evil thoughts. They did things they shouldn’t do.
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John 8:43
Why aren’t my words clear to you? Because you can’t really hear what I say.
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Mark 4:15
What is seed scattered on a path like? The message is planted. The people hear the message. Then Satan comes. He takes away the message that was planted in them.
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2 Thessalonians 2 12
Many will not believe the truth. They will take pleasure in evil. They will be judged.
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Romans 2:8
But there are others who only look out for themselves. They don’t accept the truth. They go astray. God will pour out his great anger on them.
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Proverbs 18:1-2
A person who isn’t friendly looks out only for themselves. They oppose all good sense by starting fights.Foolish people don’t want to understand. They take delight in saying only what they think.
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Acts 25:19-20
Instead, they argued with him about their own beliefs. They didn’t agree about a man named Jesus. They said Jesus was dead, but Paul claimed Jesus was alive.I had no idea how to look into such matters. So I asked Paul if he would be willing to go to Jerusalem. There he could be tried on these charges.
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Ephesians 3:8
I am by far the least important of all the Lord’s holy people. But he gave me the grace to preach to the Gentiles about the unlimited riches that Christ gives.
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1John 5:20