Tells the story of Jesus' life, teachings, death, and resurrection, emphasizing fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and connecting Him as the Messiah.
Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.
He doesn't have strong foundations, only lasting for a short time. When difficulties or persecution happen because of the word, he gets easily offended soon after.