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# '''Four places''' – The seed is sown four times representing the four things for which scripture is profitable: | # '''Four places''' – The seed is sown four times representing the four things for which scripture is profitable: | ||
#* 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 | #** '''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. Doctrine starts with a catachism hidden in the alphabet, then expands through words, verses and the first chapter. As an outline of time through and beyond the cross, the story of Christ is told and doctrines spawned for later elucidation. | ||
#* 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. | ||
#** '''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. | #** '''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. | ||
