Blessed are the Eyes of Christ's Disciples

I. PARABLES UNTO THE MULTITUDES, vv1-9
References: Matthew 12

1. Multitudes of Mixed Opinion

2. Many Things Spoken by Christ

II. PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES, vv10-17
References: 1 Cor 2:1-2; Mk 4:33-34; Isa 6:9-10

1. The Mysteries of God

2. The Ministry of the Spirit

3. The Majesty of Jesus Christ

III. PRECEPT OF THE PARABLE, vv18-23
References: Mk 4:14; 1 Cor 2:11

1. The Sower
   a. the supreme figure, vv4, 18
   b. the sovereign grace (seed fell, vv4-4)

2. The Seed
   a. the effectual word, Mk 4:14

3. The Soil
   a. the heart of a man, 1 Cor 2:11

IV. PRECIOUS GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST

And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house. --Acts 16:30-31

Believe and trust in these truths concerning Jesus Christ…

1. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S INCARNATION
   a. Eternal God & Perfect Man

2. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CRUCIFIXION
   a. Excellency in Sacrifice

3. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S RESURRECTION
   a. Effectual Proof

4. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S ASCENSION
   a. Everlasting Reign

5. Look at JESUS CHRIST'S CONSUMMATION
   a. Explicit Return