DISCUSSION GUIDE 1.Read (Luke 8:4-8) and outline the actions (faith steps) that produce fruit and...

DISCUSSION GUIDE

1. Read (Luke 8:4-8) and outline the actions (faith steps) that produce fruit and the soils that do not produce fruit.

a. (v. 5) The sower went out to sow. We are responsible for sowing; God produces

fruit.b. (v. 5) The soil on the side of the road has no base

and Satan destroys the seed.c. (v. 6) The rocky soil represents those

experiencing trials who accept the word at first but fall away due to lack of depth.

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1. Read (Luke 8:4-8) and outline the actions (faith steps) that produce fruit and the soils that do not produce fruit.

d. (v. 7) The thorny soil. The thorns deceitfulness, riches, desires for other things) choke the word and they are unfruitful.

e. (v. 8) The good soil hears, accepts and bears fruit.

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2. What was Jesus’ explanation to the disciples about why He taught in parables? (v. 10)

He explained that they had been given insight to understand but others had not because His time had not yet come and the resistance would be

too large too soon.

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3. A. What is your responsibility as a Christ-follower?

To sow the Word of God.

B. How are you doing in that enterprise?

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4. What are some of the best methods for sowing?

a. Knowing and sharing the Word.b. Serving others in Jesus name.c. Building relationships and sowing over time.

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5. Who do you know that fits the following categories?

a. The hard heartb. The shallow heartc. The crowded heartd. The fruitful heart

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6. What truths are explained in (vs. 16-18)?

a. The lamp is the person of Jesus and His Words.

b. We are to let His light shine.c. Nothing is revealed and all will be evident.d. If we do not share we lose, if we share the

light we gain more.

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7. What role does faith play in being a light bearer?

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8. What is the significance of (vs. 19-21) for believers?

As believers we are in the family of God so we should want to share His message.

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9. Read (Luke 8:22-25) and answer the following questions:

a. Jesus slept during the storm. Do you tend to be a warrior or do you remain calm and faithful

even in the storm?b. The disciples turned to Jesus in the midst of the

storm. Who or what do you usually turn to?c. In times of tribulation how is your faith?d. The disciples were still trying to understand who

Jesus was. Do you ever have doubts?

How to Become a Lifetime Sower

1.When I meet a new person, I immediately wonder about their spiritual life.

2.I live by the “golden rule.”

3.I cultivate relationships with lost people.

4.I share my salvation story when God opens a door.

5.I pray for lost people.

Steps to becoming a “Lifetime Sower” Step 1 Establish Communication Bridges

What areas can build a common bond? Step 2 Arouse Curiosity

How can you get someone to discuss spiritual things?

Step 3 Do Not Condemn

How can you compliment and not condemn?

Steps to becoming a “Lifetime Sower” Step 4 Stick with the Main Issue

How do lost people try to change the subject?

Step 5 Bring People to Confrontation with

ChristHow can you present Christ and let them know He is the one to look to not you?

Steps to becoming a “Lifetime Sower” Step 6 Reap the Results

Once friends accept Christ, how can we help them become fully developing followers of Christ?

“He who has ears, let him hear.”