As Christians we are expected to grow and mature. Jesus used many farming stories to explain how when we are planted right that we grow.

1. Grow
in good
soil

2. “This is the meaning of the
parable: The seed is the
word of God. Those along
the path are the ones who
hear, and then the devil
comes and takes away the
word from their hearts, so
that they may not believe
and be saved.
Luke 8:11-15

3. Those on the rocky ground
are the ones who receive
the word with joy when
they hear it, but they have
no root. They believe for a
while, but in the time of
testing they fall away.
Luke 8:11-15

4. The seed that fell among
thorns stands for those
who hear, but as they go
on their way they are
choked by life’s worries,
riches and pleasures, and
they do not mature.
Luke 8:11-15

5. But the seed on good soil
stands for those with a
noble and good heart,
who hear the word, retain
it, and by persevering
produce a crop.
Luke 8:11-15

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2.
3.
4.
Planted in God
Trust in God
Live for God
Meditate on the
word of God
5. Persevere in God
Recipe for growth

7. Those on the rocky
ground are the ones who
receive the word with joy
when they hear it, but
they have no root. They
believe for a while, but in
the time of testing they
fall away. Luke 8:13
Planted in God

8. The righteous will flourish
like a palm tree, they will
grow like a cedar of
Lebanon; planted in the
house of the LORD,
they will flourish in the
courts of our God.
Psalm 92:12-13
Planted in God

9. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Planted in God
Trust in God
Live for God
Meditate on the
word of God
5. Persevere in God
Recipe for growth

10. Do not be anxious about
anything, but in every situation,
by prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present your
requests to God. And the peace
of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ
Jesus.
Philippians 4:6-7
Trust in God

11. Cast all your anxiety on
him because he cares for
you.
1 Peter 5:7
Trust in God

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2.
3.
4.
Planted in God
Trust in God
Live for God
Meditate on the
word of God
5. Persevere in God
Recipe for growth

13. The seed that fell among
thorns stands for those
who hear, but as they go
on their way they are
choked by life’s worries,
life’s riches and pleasures,
and they do not mature.
Luke 8:14
Live for God

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2.
3.
4.
Planted in God
Trust in God
Live for God
Meditate on the
word of God
5. Persevere in God
Recipe for growth

15. But the seed on good
soil stands for those
with a noble and good
heart, who hear the
word, retain it, and by
persevering produce a
crop.
Luke 8:15
Meditate on the word of God

16. But the seed on good
soil stands for those
with a noble and good
heart, who hear the
word, retain it, and by
persevering produce a
crop.
Luke 8:15
Meditate on the word of God

17. Blessed are those whose delight is
in the law of the LORD, and who
meditates on his law (word) day
and night.
That person is like a tree planted
by streams of water, which yields
its fruit in season and whose leaf
does not wither— whatever they
do prospers. Psalm 1:2-3
Meditate on the word of God

18. 1.
2.
3.
4.
Planted in God
Trust in God
Live for God
Meditate on the
word of God
5. Persevere in God
Recipe for growth

19. But the seed on good
soil stands for those
with a noble and good
heart, who hear the
word, retain it, and by
persevering produce a
crop.
Luke 8:15
Persevering in God

20. Let us run with perseverance
the race marked out for
us, fixing our eyes on Jesus,
the pioneer and perfecter of
faith... Consider him who
endured such opposition from
sinners, so that you will not
grow weary and lose heart.
Hebrews 12:1-3
Persevering in God