THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER AND THE SOILS
What are Parables?
A parable is:
• The comparison of two subjects for the purpose of teaching - in Jesus’ case one ordinary and one spiritual
• A story that proceeds from the known to the unknown
• An everyday story with a spiritual significance
Why did Jesus teach in Parables?
• Matthew 13:10-17
• Matthew 13:34-35
• 2 Timothy 3:7
• Illustrating the divine truths He taught with every day examples
• Holding the hearers attention without empowering his opponents
• Revealing truth to seeking hearts
7 Parables of the Kingdom
- The Sower and the Soils
- The Wheat and Weeds
- The Mustard Seed
- The Leaven
- The Hidden Treasure
- The Pearl of Great Price
- The Net
I. The Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:1-8
II. Ears to hear…
Matthew 13:9
Matthew 13:16-17
Matthew 13:18
III. The Parable of the Sower explained
Matthew 13:18-23
The 4 Soils
1. The Path - The hard Heart
2. The Rocky Ground - The superficial Heart
3. The Thorny Ground - The divided Heart
4. The Good Ground - The fruitful Heart
APPLICATION: Preparing the soil
• What enables you to bear much fruit?
• What prevents you from bearing fruit?
Preparing the Soil: SCRIPT
• Scripture
• Community
• Repentance
• Involvement
• Prayer
• Thanksgiving