I. God is teaching us about His kingdom.

II. Listen to the word of God!

III. What is God teaching us about His kingdom?

1. God works in human paradoxes.

2. Jesus is the seed.

3. The Seed must be spread everywhere.

4. Many will hear, but few will believe.

5. Those who believe will believe by the power of God.

6. The condition of the heart more than the package of the message determines the response to the message.

7. The gospel is meant to be spoken and heard.

8. We must give very careful attention to the word of God.

9. Hearing with faith doesn’t mean full understanding, but a desire to understand and a willingness to follow.

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