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Luke 8:11-15
“ This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God’s word.The seeds that fell on the footpath represent those who hear the message, only to have the devil come and take it away from their hearts and prevent them from believing and being saved.The seeds on the rocky soil represent those who hear the message and receive it with joy. But since they don’t have deep roots, they believe for a while, then they fall away when they face temptation.The seeds that fell among the thorns represent those who hear the message, but all too quickly the message is crowded out by the cares and riches and pleasures of this life. And so they never grow into maturity.And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good hearted people who hear God’s word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.
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Matthew 13:38
The field is the world, and the good seed represents the people of the Kingdom. The weeds are the people who belong to the evil one.
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Hebrews 2:1
So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it.
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Matthew 4:23
Jesus traveled throughout the region of Galilee, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness.
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1John 3:12
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1 John 2 13-1 John 2 14
I am writing to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I am writing to you who are young in the faith because you have won your battle with the evil one.I have written to you who are God’s children because you know the Father. I have written to you who are mature in the faith because you know Christ, who existed from the beginning. I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God’s word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one.
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1John 5:18
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John 3:19-20
And the judgment is based on this fact: God’s light came into the world, but people loved the darkness more than the light, for their actions were evil.All who do evil hate the light and refuse to go near it for fear their sins will be exposed.
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John 18:38
“ What is truth?” Pilate asked. Then he went out again to the people and told them,“ He is not guilty of any crime.
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Romans 14:17
For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of what we eat or drink, but of living a life of goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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Acts 26:31-32
As they went out, they talked it over and agreed,“ This man hasn’t done anything to deserve death or imprisonment.”And Agrippa said to Festus,“ He could have been set free if he hadn’t appealed to Caesar.”
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Acts 28:23
So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul’s lodging. He explained and testified about the Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke to them from morning until evening.
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2 Corinthians 4 2-2 Corinthians 4 3
We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.If the Good News we preach is hidden behind a veil, it is hidden only from people who are perishing.
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Proverbs 1:20-22
Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square.She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate:“ How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge?
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Proverbs 2:1-6
My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands.Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding.Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God.For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
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Luke 9:2
Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
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Luke 10:9
Heal the sick, and tell them,‘ The Kingdom of God is near you now.’
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Proverbs 17:16
It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning.
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Proverbs 1:7
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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Acts 20:25
“ And now I know that none of you to whom I have preached the Kingdom will ever see me again.
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Acts 18:15
But since it is merely a question of words and names and your Jewish law, take care of it yourselves. I refuse to judge such matters.”
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Matthew 5:37
Just say a simple,‘ Yes, I will,’ or‘ No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil one.
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Acts 17:32
When they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said,“ We want to hear more about this later.”
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Acts 24:25-26
As he reasoned with them about righteousness and self control and the coming day of judgment, Felix became frightened.“ Go away for now,” he replied.“ When it is more convenient, I’ll call for you again.”He also hoped that Paul would bribe him, so he sent for him quite often and talked with him.
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Romans 1:28
Since they thought it foolish to acknowledge God, he abandoned them to their foolish thinking and let them do things that should never be done.
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John 8:43
Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear me!
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Mark 4:15
The seed that fell on the footpath represents those who hear the message, only to have Satan come at once and take it away.
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2 Thessalonians 2 12
Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth.
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Romans 2:8
But he will pour out his anger and wrath on those who live for themselves, who refuse to obey the truth and instead live lives of wickedness.
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Proverbs 18:1-2
Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense.Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.
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Acts 25:19-20
Instead, it was something about their religion and a dead man named Jesus, who Paul insists is alive.I was at a loss to know how to investigate these things, so I asked him whether he would be willing to stand trial on these charges in Jerusalem.
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Ephesians 3:8
Though I am the least deserving of all God’s people, he graciously gave me the privilege of telling the Gentiles about the endless treasures available to them in Christ.
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1John 5:20