This week, through His very first recorded parable (Mark 4:1-20), Jesus as the Great Physician (Mark 2:17) will give each of us a spiritual EKG to determine the real condition of our hearts before the Father. As with any cardiologist we would be very wise to listen to Jesus' diagnosis and any treatment He offers that our hearts might respond to His truth.

Notes:
Listen to your cardiologist!

Heart Type 1: Hard and Unresponsive (15)
Heart Type 2: Shallow and Immature (16-17)
Heart Type 3: Choked and Distracted (18-19)
Heart Type 4: Fruitful and Multiplying (20)

"Watch over your heart with all diligence..." Proverbs 4:23