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# '''Four places''' – The seed is sown four times: | # '''Four places''' – The seed is sown four times: | ||
#* The '''path''' - This is either דרך (afflicted גך revelation ר ) for way as the path back to the garden, or ארח (brother אח revelation ר Ge 49:17 ) as path. | #* The '''path''' - This is either דרך (afflicted גך revelation ר ) for way as the path back to the garden, or ארח (brother אח revelation ר Ge 49:17 ) as path. | ||
#** '''Doctrine (Garden)''': The garden represents the beginning of God's revelation to humanity, where doctrine is established. This is where the foundation of truth is laid, like the "Tree of Knowledge" in the garden. Doctrine, like the command given to Adam and Eve, is the essential teaching—what is right, what is good. Here, God speaks His word directly to mankind, setting the first principles that guide life. | |||
#** '''Reproof (Wilderness of Exodus)''': The wilderness is where the people of Israel are tested and corrected. Reproof is the process of pointing out where things have gone wrong, just like Israel’s disobedience in the wilderness. This time of wandering shows the consequences of straying from God's word. It’s where God brings conviction and exposes failures, yet it is also where He provides mercy, showing His love and urging repentance. | |||
#** '''Correction (Teaching of Jesus)''': Jesus’ teaching is the direct correction of the misinterpretations and distortions of God's word. Just as He healed the sick and restored sight to the blind, His teachings restore the broken understanding of truth. He corrects the heart, pointing out the inward issues that lead to outward sin, calling people to a deeper righteousness that surpasses mere outward actions. | |||
#** '''Training in Righteousness (Resurrection of Jesus)''': The resurrection represents the ultimate transformation, where all that is broken is made whole. Training in righteousness is not merely learning facts; it is the process of being renewed and equipped for godly living. Through Christ’s resurrection, we are empowered to live in newness of life, as He teaches us through the Holy Spirit. The resurrection trains us in the way of righteousness, giving us the hope and power to walk in it. | |||
#* The '''rocky ground''' - צור means 'bound'. Israel was bound in the desert for 40 years. | #* The '''rocky ground''' - צור means 'bound'. Israel was bound in the desert for 40 years. | ||
#* The '''thorny ground''' Jesus said thorns were the cares of the world. He loved the world so much that he died for it.. | #* The '''thorny ground''' Jesus said thorns were the cares of the world. He loved the world so much that he died for it.. | ||
