Title: Sowing Seeds of Faith

Text: Mark 3:13-4:34

Outline:

I. Laborers in The Field Mark 3:13-19

• (Matthew 10:2–4; Luke 6:14–16)

II. Sowing The Word of God Mark 4:1-20

• (Matthew 13:1–23; Luke 8:4–15)

III. The Growth of The Kingdom Mark 4:26-34

• (Matthew 13:31-32; Luke 13:18-19)

Personal Reflection & Small Group Questions

Please complete this study on your own, then bring it to your small group for discussion.

Personal Reflection

1. What does it mean to respond to Jesus' call to discipleship? What are the responsibilities of that call?
2. What do we learn about responsiveness to God's Word from the Parable of the Sower?
3. What does the Parable of the Mustard Seed reveal about the nature of the Kingdom of God?

Small Group Discussion:

1. Share practical ways we can actively participate in the growth of God's kingdom, even in seemingly small or insignificant ways. How can we be intentional about sharing the Gospel and demonstrating God's love in our neighborhoods?
2. Share testimonies of times when you've experienced God's transformative power in your life or witnessed it in the lives of others.
3. Brainstorm practical ways your small group can collectively engage in spreading the Gospel. How can you support and hold each other accountable in these efforts?