The Paul Tripp Podcast 1031. The Parable of the Soil | Mark 4:1-20
Feb 3, 2026
A reflective look at the Parable of the Sower that focuses on the heart's condition. Short scenes about why people respond differently to Jesus and how spiritual warfare tries to steal the message. Clear contrasts between rocky, thorny, and good soil and what keeps God's Word from taking root. A call to humble, hungry attention to Scripture and the balance of divine sovereignty and human responsibility.
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Seminary Pride That Missed The Gospel
- Paul Tripp recounts being a proud seminary student who exegeted Romans but remained untouched by its gospel power.
- He realized theological study can become an empty intellectual exercise without personal transformation.
The Parable Is About The Soil
- The parable focuses on the condition of the soil, not just the sower or seed.
- That shift makes the story primarily about how hearts receive God's word.
Prepare For Spiritual Warfare
- Expect spiritual warfare whenever God's word is proclaimed and guard your heart accordingly.
- Come to hearing the word aware of the enemy's efforts to snatch it away and pray for protective grace.