Sower, Seed, Soil
Sower, Seed, Soil
A parable is a short story or metaphor, drawn from familiar cultural context and experience, and prompted by Jesus’ need to explain himself and his ministry. Each week this summer we'll explore one of Jesus' parables, asking what it is meant to teach us about Jesus and the Kingdom of God. In this first parable, Jesus gives his disciples the explanation of the parable, drawing attention to Himself as the Sower, the seed as the word of the kingdom, and the differing soils as the variety of ways to hear.
Community Discussion
Read the parable in Matthew 13.1-9. What do you notice?
Read the explanation in 13.18-23. What does Jesus emphasize?
What does Jesus tell us about the Sower?
What does Jesus say about the seed?
What makes for good soil and abundant harvest?
June 16, 2024 - Steve Hart