Planting the Seed of God
A Biblical Guide for Sowers of the Word
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“The seed is the Word of God.”
LUKE 8:11
The power is not in the sower. The power is in the Seed.
The Seed: The Word of God
Identified in the books of John and Romans as the Seed of the Bible. The Word of God is:
- Perfect Psalm 19:7
- Living Hebrews 4:12
- Incorruptible 1 Peter 1:23
- Fruit-bearing Mark 4:20
The Sower: The Messenger of God
Before planting the Seed, the sower must prepare his heart, and claim and mark the field.
- Pray for compassion Matthew 9:36–38
- Walk in the Spirit Galatians 5:16
- Keep a clean testimony 2 Timothy 2:21
- Be ready to speak 1 Peter 3:15
A clean vessel carries the Seed effectively.
The Field: Where God Sends You
Jesus said, “Lift up your eyes… the fields are white already to harvest.” John 4:35
Labors are directly connected to the harvest, which is directly connected to the seed you have sown.
- Your neighborhood, on your street
- Your workplace
- Your school
- Your city
- A mission field
- A specific group God burdens your heart for
The field is often right where you already are.
Begin With Prayer
Prayer prepares the soil of the heart. Pray for:
- Open doors Colossians 4:3
- Boldness Ephesians 6:19
- Clarity Colossians 4:4
- Divine appointments Acts 8:26–29
Prayer goes before the Seed.
Listen to People
Jesus listened before He spoke. Listening reveals:
- Needs
- Hurts
- Fears
- Opportunities
Listening earns the right to be heard.
Build Relationship
Jesus often ministered around meals and conversations. Relationship creates:
- Trust
- Openness
- Receptivity
This is the heart of the Good Samaritan: compassion before proclamation.
Show Kindness
Acts of kindness soften hard soil. Examples:
- Helping a neighbor
- Meeting a need
- Encouraging someone
- Serving without expecting anything
- Making sure every person receives a scripture
Kindness opens doors the enemy has closed.
Plant the Seed: Share the Word
Ways to plant the Seed of God:
- Give Scripture (John & Romans)
- Share your testimony
- Quote a verse
- Pray with someone
- Explain the Gospel (Marked Edition)
The Seed must be sown, not stored.
Trust God for the Growth
Paul said: “I planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” 1 Corinthians 3:6
Your responsibility
- Plant
- Water
- Be faithful
God's responsibility
- Convict
- Save
- Transform
Never confuse the two.
Expect a Harvest: Live for the Harvest
“He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing.” Psalm 126:6
If you sow faithfully, you will reap. Always focus on the harvest.
God honors His Word.
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The Farmer lives for the HARVEST.
- B Begin with prayer
- L Listen to their need
- E Eat, break bread and fellowship
- S Serve a random act of kindness
- S Share the Scriptures and your story
Recommended to Plant
Fifty houses is the recommended amount to reach. Fifty is the number of Jubilee. “And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.” Luke 9:14
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