Eps 1: Matthew 13 The Parable of the Sower
— Matthew 13 The Parable of the Sower
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Stacey Pena
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This ground is the most receptive and responsive to the gospel. Jesus Christ spoke many parables, one of these is the parable of the sower found in Matthew 13. Jesus explains that the seed is a message from God and it's up to his followers or disciples to determine how their heart will respond to his words. The seeds are scattered on four different types of soils, each representing a different response from human hearts. The first type of soil represents those who do not recognize or pay attention to Jesus’ words. The second soil represents those who receive and understand Jesus’ words but do not accept them in their hearts and reject it quickly because of temptation or persecution. The third soil represents those who allow worldly cares and riches to choke out their response to God’s word.
The seed that falls on this kind of ground contains thorns and is shallow, representing those who initially show enthusiasm for the gospel but never develop any real spiritual roots. Jesus said that this kind of soil represents a man who hears the word, but it is ‘taken away by worry and riches’ . The fourth soil represents those with no soil at all. The seed that falls on this kind of ground finds no foothold and so it simply falls away. This is a reminder to us that there are some people to whom God’s word will not penetrate.
In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus explained that a man went out to sow his seed. The seed was his message of God’s kingdom. As he sowed, some of it fell on different kinds of ground; some on good soil, some on rocky soil, some among thorns and weeds and some among deceitfulness and wealth. He who hears the message but does not understand it is like the seed that fell on hard ground or among thorns and weeds – it does not take root in his life. But he who receives the seed with understanding takes root in his life and brings forth fruit.
In Matthew 13, Jesus shares the gospel with the people. He teaches that riches can choke the message of God and his words cannot penetrate. Idolatrous distractions, such as riches and lusts of this world, can keep one from hearing Gods message and having faith in Him. There are many other idols that can take away our devotion to God such as worries of riches and the deceitfulness of this world. To obtain true devotion to God we must be mindful of His word, His obedience to it and guard our minds and hearts from worldly cares.
Jesus refers to this matter in the Gospel of Matthew 13 when He speaks to His disciples about the Parable of the Sower. In it He gives four different examples which join together to show us how our human heart should respond to His message. Jesus tells us that we should not be distracted by the riches and worries of this world but rather put our right priorities in regard to God’s words. When a man listens and absorbs His words, he will have a kind heart and not worry about deceitfulness, as Jesus warns us. Through this parable Jesus shows us that true devotion is possible if we just put God first and prioritize His teachings in our lives, leading us on a path towards salvation.
The parable of the sower is the third one of Jesus’ parables, and it is meant to represent God’s message. The seed represents God’s true people, and the different types of soil represent different types of believers; those who receive it with their whole will and those who don’t. It also reveals that our own responsibility has an effect on how we receive God’s Word. Those who have ears to hear will obey, while those who don’t will be false believers.
Matthew 13 is a parable that Jesus shares with his disciples, and those who wish to hear the gospel of God’s message. In this parable, Jesus explains that the soils represent people, and how they receive and heed his message. The sower represents anyone who spreads the word of salvation, while the good seed is compared to those who consider the message of Jesus Christ. Those who are willing to accept what is being said will have good fruit, but those who do not will be left behind. It could also be argued that the sower represents Jesus himself, as he is spreading his teachings throughout the world.
In Matthew 13, Jesus used parables to explain spiritual truths to his disciples. This parable is found in all three of the gospel accounts, and Jesus told it to his disciples so they would know how to respond and develop their faith understanding. The sower highlights four different responses to God's word, and it highlights Jesus' explanation of the importance of having faith in order to understand scripture. In this parable we see that each seed represents the word of God being spread throughout the world, no matter the ground it is planted on. Anyone who hears the words of Jesus can respond either positively or negatively depending on their peers or culture. The sower highlights four different responses: those who are joyous but easily distracted; those who are initially excited but eventually become overwhelmed; those who believe for a short time; and those that have a deep root system allowing them to withstand any trial or tribulation.