Parables - The Sower - 2nd Edition

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Parables - Jesus as Storyteller | 2nd Edition - The Parable of the Sower


Dear Siblings in God,


Grace and peace from our loving God.


I would ask you to read the Sower parable from Matthew 13:1 - 9 and Jesus’ explanation from Matthew 13:18 - 23.

Snodgrass suggests Matthew 13:3-23; Mark 4:3- 20; Luke 8:5-15


Jesus teaches us the acceptance of the Word of God by a variety of people. 

Seeds on Path - bird eat them up - hears the Word but does not understand. (Kendall - The Supplanted Reaction - keeping blind.)

Seeds on Rocky Ground - grew quickly but no roots and died - when persecution comes they fall away. (Kendall - The Superficial Profession - short time.)

Seeds on Thorns - grew and were choked - hears the Word but cares of the world and lure of wealth chokes the word and the person. (Kendall - The Stifled Profession by the cares and worries of the world.)

Seeds on Good Soil - grew and created much yield beyond imagination - the Word produces great fruit (Kendall - The Solid Profession - faith grows deep.)


In this parable, we are fortunate that Jesus takes the time to explain it to the disciples. The disciples are special to receive the teaching for there are many who don’t understand and ultimately have no faith. 


The journey of the mature Christian will face times where all these “soils” and “plants” come and go in life. Faith and taking Jesus word to heart and soul not only gives faith but also life and peace. This faith also benefits not only the individual but everyone they come in contact making a better world to live in.


Further canonical sources according to Snodgrass - 

Isaiah 30:8-26

Isaiah 55:10-11

Jerimiah 31:27-28

Ezekiel 36:9
Hosea  2:22-23

(p. 147)


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May we be blessed as we journey with Jesus.

May God be with you.


Sincerely,

Dave Eitland

deitland@gmail.com


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