Religious persecution right here in Adelaide ! Luke so far … large crowd … hostile … put Jesus on the spot Disciples … expect opposition A question … re the family inheritance. Jesus response – verse 15 A parable… “I”, “Me”, “Mine” … YOU FOOL ! … makes life decisions as if God does not exist. OK to be rich but ……

(picture of Tambar springs view) (Map of area of Jesus ministry) A miraculous yield Why speak in parables? Luke 8:10 – “so that, though seeing they may not see, though hearing, they may not understand” The seed is the word of God Luke 8:11 – The seed is the word of God. Luke 8:13. the rocky ground Luke 8:14 – among the…