Parable of the sower (Mark 4: 1-20) / How to be productive in the kingdom Introduction: Today, we will look at a well-known and familiar parable. Read Mark 4:1-9 first. (vs 13-20 for context) A parable is a teaching method which Jesus uses frequently to teach people who want to follow him. It uses everyday situation to teach life lessons. Teaching from the parable has deep implications for the wide audience – of those who seek and those who follow. From the Gospel perspective, our heart’s readiness to receive the Word is crucial to those who have yet to believe. While in the Christian living perspective – our heart’s receptiveness
Journey to a blessed life with God -by Elder KC
Journey to a blessed life with God (2 Peter 1:3-4) I once watched a movie – The pursuit of happiness – with Will Smith as the main character. It is true story about a man’s one year struggle being homeless together with his young son. It showcase the American dream to be successful in the land of opportunity. In the story, Chris Gardner had problems with his wife which ended up in separation. He takes his son on a journey wanting to be a successful stock broker. Before he could do that, he needed to support himself by selling a special machine to doctors while interning at a famous stock