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- John Gill
John Gill Bible Commentary
And some fell among thorns,.... On a spot of ground which was full of the roots of thorns, and briars, which was not cleared of them as it should be. We often read (e) of , "a field cleared of thorns"; but such was not this piece of ground, it was overrun with them, not on the surface of the earth, but within it: for it follows, and the thorns sprung up: naturally, being neither sown nor planted; either before the seed, or, at least, as soon; and however grew faster, and higher, and choked them; so that they came to nothing; hence the advice, "sow not among thorns", Jer 4:3 and a lost kindness, or what is bestowed in vain, is expressed in this proverbial manner (f), , "thy beneficence is taken away, and cast among thorns": these point out such hearers who seemed to be contrite, to have the low ground of their hearts broken up, their consciences tender, and to have a true sense of sin, as well as to be outwardly reformed; and yet inwardly were full of the thorns of sinful lusts, particularly of the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of other things, and the pleasures of this life, which rendered the word useless and unfruitful; see Mat 13:22 all which are comparable to thorns; it is hardly possible to be in the midst of, and meddle with these, without being scratched by them; they pierce, afflict, and wound, even where they have not their greatest power and influence; and where they do prevail, and get the ascendant, as they are fruitless themselves, they make others so too; they choke the word, and make that, and all ordinances, and opportunities, useless, and unserviceable. Thorns are a part of the earth's curse for the sin of man; and such persons in whom thorny cares and lusts prevail, as they are like unto the earth which beareth thorns, so, as that, they are rejected, and nigh to cursing, whose end is to be burned in everlasting flames of divine wrath and fury, Heb 6:8. (e) Misn. Sheviith, c. 4. sect. 2. T. Hieros. Sheviith, fol. 34. 3. & 35. 1. T. Bab. Bechorot, fol. 34. 2. (f) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 63. 2. Bava Kama, fol. 83. 1. Cetubot, fol. 53. 2. & Betza, fol. 29. 2.
Matthew 13:7
The Parable of the Sower
6But when the sun rose, the seedlings were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.7Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.
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The Way to Paradise
By A.W. Tozer3.5K39:50ParadiseDEU 32:1ISA 53:1JER 33:3MAT 13:7MRK 4:24JHN 15:14ACT 1:8In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of believing in the word of God and accepting Jesus as one's advocate. He encourages the listeners to come out on God's side and align themselves with Him in all aspects of life. The preacher highlights the miraculous work of Jesus, from His sacrifice on the cross to His resurrection and ascension. He urges the audience to be careful with the message of salvation and emphasizes the need to obey and follow Jesus. The sermon also mentions the powerful witness of believers and the impact it has on others, particularly young people. The preacher reminds the listeners of the eternal life that awaits believers and the expendability of earthly life in comparison. The sermon concludes with the assurance that preparations are being made in heaven for the future life.
The Thorns and Thistles of Life
By Vance Havner1.8K29:49WorldlinessGEN 1:1JER 4:3MAT 13:7ROM 12:21CO 5:102CO 12:9EPH 3:20In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of divine providence and how it relates to the troubles and challenges that people face in life. He emphasizes that God's love and grace are limitless, and that even in the midst of difficulties, His love is always present. The preacher also acknowledges that the world is not perfect and that there are things like floods, storms, and droughts that cause devastation and suffering. However, he encourages listeners to trust in God's plan and reminds them that there is a future chapter where everything will be made right.
Christ Is All - in Scripture
By Bill McLeod1.6K46:28Fulness Of ChristPSA 2:10PSA 40:7PSA 41:9MAT 1:21MAT 28:19MRK 14:62COL 3:11TIT 3:7PHM 1:1In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Mark 16 and Luke 1 from the Bible. He highlights how Jesus reproached his disciples for their lack of belief in his resurrection and then commanded them to preach the gospel to the world. The speaker also mentions that some versions of the Bible omit miracles and end with Jesus' death on the cross, portraying him as a good man and advocate of peace. However, the speaker emphasizes that the Bible is truly all about Jesus and explores the significance of his ministry and his role as the Son of God.
Prickly Problems of This Existence
By Vance Havner1.0K29:45ProblemsGEN 3:18NUM 33:55PSA 23:5ISA 55:10MAT 13:7ROM 8:182CO 12:7The sermon transcript discusses the current state of some churches, describing them as "25 miles wide, one-inch deep." The speaker shares personal experiences of preaching at the First Baptist Church of Charleston and interacting with military personnel. The sermon emphasizes the importance of understanding God's original purpose, present purpose, and future purpose, as outlined in Romans 8:28. The speaker also highlights the need for believers to persevere through challenges and reminds them of the ultimate redemption and manifestation of the sons of God.
Thorns and Thistles
By Vance Havner70329:41WorldlinessGEN 1:1MAT 13:7ROM 12:21CO 5:102CO 6:14In this sermon, the speaker discusses the brokenness in the world and how it relates to God's plan of redemption. He mentions that the Bible does not explain how God began or how evil began, but it does talk about the serpent in the garden and the consequences of Adam and Eve's disobedience. The speaker emphasizes the need for sanctification and the importance of relying on God's grace. He also mentions the thorns in creation and how God can bring glory out of difficult situations. Overall, the sermon highlights the need for humanity to turn to God and trust in His plan of redemption.
Compared View of the First Three Gospels, Etc.
By John Nelson Darby0The GospelsChrist's MinistryMAT 1:1MAT 4:17MAT 5:1MAT 9:35MAT 11:28MAT 28:19MRK 1:14LUK 3:23LUK 4:18John Nelson Darby discusses the distinct characteristics and purposes of the first three Gospels, emphasizing that Mark presents a chronological account of Christ's service, while Matthew focuses on the presentation of Jesus as the Messiah and the implications of His rejection. He notes that Luke, while generally following Mark's order, includes moral teachings that are unique to his Gospel. Darby highlights the importance of understanding the genealogies and the context of Christ's ministry, particularly in relation to Israel's expectations and the establishment of the church. He concludes that the Gospels collectively reveal the nature of Christ's mission and the unfolding of God's plan for humanity.
- John Gill
John Gill Bible Commentary
And some fell among thorns,.... On a spot of ground which was full of the roots of thorns, and briars, which was not cleared of them as it should be. We often read (e) of , "a field cleared of thorns"; but such was not this piece of ground, it was overrun with them, not on the surface of the earth, but within it: for it follows, and the thorns sprung up: naturally, being neither sown nor planted; either before the seed, or, at least, as soon; and however grew faster, and higher, and choked them; so that they came to nothing; hence the advice, "sow not among thorns", Jer 4:3 and a lost kindness, or what is bestowed in vain, is expressed in this proverbial manner (f), , "thy beneficence is taken away, and cast among thorns": these point out such hearers who seemed to be contrite, to have the low ground of their hearts broken up, their consciences tender, and to have a true sense of sin, as well as to be outwardly reformed; and yet inwardly were full of the thorns of sinful lusts, particularly of the cares of the world, the deceitfulness of riches, the lusts of other things, and the pleasures of this life, which rendered the word useless and unfruitful; see Mat 13:22 all which are comparable to thorns; it is hardly possible to be in the midst of, and meddle with these, without being scratched by them; they pierce, afflict, and wound, even where they have not their greatest power and influence; and where they do prevail, and get the ascendant, as they are fruitless themselves, they make others so too; they choke the word, and make that, and all ordinances, and opportunities, useless, and unserviceable. Thorns are a part of the earth's curse for the sin of man; and such persons in whom thorny cares and lusts prevail, as they are like unto the earth which beareth thorns, so, as that, they are rejected, and nigh to cursing, whose end is to be burned in everlasting flames of divine wrath and fury, Heb 6:8. (e) Misn. Sheviith, c. 4. sect. 2. T. Hieros. Sheviith, fol. 34. 3. & 35. 1. T. Bab. Bechorot, fol. 34. 2. (f) T. Bab. Sabbat, fol. 63. 2. Bava Kama, fol. 83. 1. Cetubot, fol. 53. 2. & Betza, fol. 29. 2.