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Why does Jesus emphasize that few hear His word?

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Jesus emphasizes that few hear because truly receptive hearts are rare.

In Luke 8:18, Jesus points out that only a few truly hear and respond to His Word, referencing the parable of the sower which shows that only one out of four hearers genuinely embraces the message. This emphasizes the grim reality that many may hear the gospel, yet only a small fraction will accept it and bear fruit. The call to take heed of how we hear is a reminder that genuine listening involves more than passive hearing; it requires a heart prepared by grace to receive the truth of the Word.
Scripture References: Luke 8:18, Luke 8:8-15

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Heed How Ye Hear
Clay Curtis · Oct 16, 2014