The Plan for the Summer July – What the Bible teaches about Evangelism August – How to practically reach out to Others

The Role of Understanding in Evangelism Matthew 13:18-23 – We need to hear and understand to bear fruit 19 – Seed on the hard path does not understand 20-21 – Seed on the stony ground does not have any root 22 – Seed among the thorns does not bear fruit 23 – Seed in the good soil bears a lot of fruit because it hears and understands

The Role of Understanding in Evangelism Matthew 13:19 – Seed on the hard path “When anyone hears the word of the kingdom” “And does not understand it” “Then the wicked one comes” “And snatches away what was sown in his heart”

The Role of Understanding in Evangelism Matthew 13:20-21 – Seed on the stony ground “He who hears the word” “And immediately receives it with joy” “Yet he has not root in himself, but endures only for a while” “When persecution arises, immediately he stumbles”

The Role of Understanding in Evangelism Matthew 13:22 – Seed among the thorns “He who hears the word” “And the cares of this world choke the word” “And he becomes unfruitful”

The Role of Understanding in Evangelism Matthew 13:23 – Seed in the good soil “He who hears the word” “And understands it” “Who indeed bears fruit”