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Matthew
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And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy.
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This suggests a distinction between someone who is driven to renounce Christ through intense suffering and someone who, facing the initial wave of persecution, is rapidly tempted and falls away."},{"author-name":"Euthymios Zigabenos","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":11,"exegesis-text":"The seed sown on rocky ground refers to those individuals... The soil characterized by stones describes the group I wish to address. They hear the message and initially accept it with enthusiasm; however, there is no depth within them, as described in Matthew 13:6, where hardness is identified as the root issue. This lack of depth indicates a superficial nature, which leads them to embrace the teaching temporarily, but they quickly abandon it when faced with trials. When they encounter grief or persecution due to their faith, rather than enduring, they ultimately rejoice for a time. The term “the word” signifies the message of faith. In Luke 8:13, sorrow and persecution are summarized by the term \\"attack,\\" indicating that instead of remaining steadfast, they ultimately fall away."},{"author-name":"Tichon of Zadonsk","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8989ff6b5b4c943e70095_Tichon%20of%20Zadonsk.png","category":"Holy Fathers and Teachers","century":18,"exegesis-text":"Another seed falls on shallow ground, lacking sufficient depth to anchor its roots. It quickly shoots up, but the sun's heat withers it since it lacks a strong foundation. Similarly, the Word of God may touch the hearts of individuals and be joyfully accepted, yet without a deep-rooted faith, it cannot withstand trials, sorrow, and persecution, leading to a loss of its fruits and rendering it unproductive. This illustrates, dear Christian, that the Word of God, whether heard or read, must be deeply engrained in the heart, studied day and night. As the psalmist expresses in his own experience: \\"In my heart I have hidden Thy words, that I might not sin before Thee\\" (Psalm 118:11). He shares again, \\"Thy servant meditates on Thy statutes. Thy revelations are my instruction, and Thy statutes are my counsel\\" (Ps. 118:23-24). Once more, he states, \\"I have learned from Thy commandments, which I have greatly loved\\" (Psalm 118:47), and \\"I have meditated on Thy statutes\\" (Ps. 118:48). Furthermore, he proclaims, \\"How I love Thy law! It is my meditation all day long\\" (Ps. 118:97). He also reflects, \\"Trouble and anguish have come upon me; yet Thy commandments are my delight\\" (Psalm 118:143). Thus it is penned of the righteous, \\"The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip\\" (Psalm 36:31), and blessed is the man whose \\"delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night!\\" He is therefore compared to a tree planted by streams of water, \\"which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; and in all that he does, he prospers\\" (Psalm 1:1-3)."},{"author-name":"Michail (Lusin)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c89550c567e172d15b3055_Michail%20(Lusin).png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"\\"Those who listen to the message and quickly accept it with enthusiasm\\" are those who, upon hearing the proclamation of the Gospel, are swept away by it as if it were delightful news, sometimes even genuinely and with pure intentions; they appreciate it, they find it enjoyable, and they take pleasure in hearing it. However, the word fails to take root in their minds and hearts, as these individuals are unstable, superficial, and easily frightened."},{"author-name":"Abbot Panteleimon about the Trinity","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"SOWN ON THE STONY GROUND refers to an individual who receives the message with joy and appears genuinely captivated by the proclamation of salvation, finding delight in the promises of everlasting happiness. However, this person often fails to acknowledge the trials and sacrifices required, including the battle against sin, the challenges of the world, and the opposition from the enemy that he must face."},{"author-name":"Lopuchin A.P.","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c891400ee1341634d2276d_Lopuchin%20A.P..png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"Some listeners resemble seeds planted in rocky soil, where there is insufficient depth for their roots to establish firmly. These individuals experience the Word of God with great enthusiasm, yet it fails to settle in their hearts. When faced with trials and challenges from the world, they quickly turn away from it, leading to its gradual decline within their souls."},{"author-name":"Alexander Gorsky","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c8884037c1e1c51e1332e2_Alexander%20Gorsky.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"The mysteries of the kingdom are conveyed to the people through parables and without clear explanations; this understanding is reserved for the inner circle of disciples, particularly the first two. When the disciples inquired of the Lord for clarity regarding the parable of the seed, He provided them with an explanation and also offered specific guidance for their apostolic mission, using relatable parables (Mk. 4:21-25 regarding the lampstand; Lk. 8:16-18). The essence of the word within them is to be manifested in their own preaching, and the level of each one's enthusiasm will correspond to the depth of the message they deliver."},{"author-name":"Strannik (Journal)","author-image":"https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6864003fdf3714da6ff0b33a/68c96d263b8c22d9c467bdab_no-pic-theosis.png","category":"Christian Authors","century":19,"exegesis-text":"In this parable, the Lord conveys that while many hear God's word, few truly grasp and follow the teachings of Christ. Who is the sower? It is the Son of God, Jesus Christ. What does the seed represent? It embodies the word of God. What do the different locations where the seed lands signify? They represent the hearts of humanity. What does the path symbolize? It denotes those who are distracted, listening to God's word only with their ears, without engaging their hearts. What do the birds represent? They symbolize Satan and the various temptations he uses to stifle God's word within us. What does the rocky ground signify? It illustrates individuals of weak faith, who readily accept God's word under favorable conditions, but when faced with adversity, they lose heart and turn away from listening to His word, becoming disheartened and complaining against God. And what do the thorns that choke the seed represent? They represent those who are overly invested in earthly concerns; the anxieties of this world and the allure of wealth overshadow God's word in their lives. What does the good soil symbolize? It stands for true believers who attentively and reverently listen to God's word in prayer, not only hearing it but also putting it into practice. What is the fruit? It is the good deeds that accompany the reception of God's word. What is meant by producing a hundred, sixty, or thirty-fold? It signifies that among those who genuinely believe and regularly hear God's word, some achieve greater works than others. Therefore, we must carefully reflect upon our own hearts to discern to which category we belong, and we should seek divine assistance so that the good seed may take deep root within us. \\n\\n“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” (Matthew 13:9) “Watch how you hear.” (Luke 8:18) “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary.” (Luke 10:41-42) “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification, and its end, eternal life.” (Romans 6:22) “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” (John 15:8) “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)"}]}
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