The Parable of the Sower - Bible Story
Lisa Loraine Baker
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The Parable of the Sower
1 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake.
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Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore.
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Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed.
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As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up.
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Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have much soil. It sprang up quickly, because the soil was shallow.
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But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root.
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Other seed fell among thorns, which grew up and choked the plants.
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Still other seed fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.
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Whoever has ears, let them hear.”
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The disciples came to him and asked, “Why do you speak to the people in parables?”
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He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
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Whoever has will be given more, and they will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what they have will be taken from them.
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This is why I speak to them in parables: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand.
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In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah: “ ‘You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.
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For this people’s heart has become calloused; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts and turn, and I would heal them.’[a]
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But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.
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For truly I tell you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it.
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“Listen then to what the parable of the sower means:
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When anyone hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
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The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy.
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But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
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The seed falling among the thorns refers to someone who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, making it unfruitful.
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But the seed falling on good soil refers to someone who hears the word and understands it. This is the one who produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”
Matthew 13:1-23 Study Resources
Sermons
Combating Crows, the Enemy of the Harvest
Jill Briscoe
Have you ever witnessed someone growing in their faith and then suddenly there is a horrible spiritual attack? Jesus warned there is an enemy of the harvest—crows that are bent on snatching the seeds scattered in the fields before strong roots can take hold.We may not like to think about it, but Satan is eager to discourage and snatch away believers. In this message, Jill Briscoe encourages all the saints to get in the fight, disciple those around them, and help people grow strong roots in their faith.
Teaching in Parables Part 2
John Randall
The Parable of the Sower -- by far, one of the more familiar parables taught by Jesus during His earthly ministry. It’s a timeless story with a heavenly meaning that contains truths that apply to both believers and unbelievers alike. Would you like to have a heart that is producing something fruitful? If so listen to a Daily Walk.
The Parable of the Sower Part 2
Jeff Johnson
Today we open our Bibles to Matthew chapter thirteen and encounter a parable that speaks volumes to us today. It’s the parable of the sower. A picture of the gospel seed being spread out.
Matthew 13:1-23 Part 2
Pastor Thom Keller
It’s been said the way to a person’s heart is through their bruises. It’s important to be sensitive to the hurts of those around us. Today we’ll begin a teaching dealing with an extremely difficult issue that’s so seldom talked about. And that is ministering to hard hearts, that through no fault of their own, have been hardened by the lies and abuse of others.
Counterfeit Christianity pt.1 (cont'd)
Tony Clark
This War is Real Part 2
James Kaddis
Jesus was sure great about taking deep heavenly truths, and making them easy to understand. One of His chosen methods of teaching was through stories we refer to as parables. Maybe like me you enjoy a good story. Our Lord was the master story teller! On today’s Light on the Hill with pastor James Kaddis, we’ll take a look at one of these parables. Matthew thirteen is where we’re at today.
Cross References 17
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ver 36;
Matthew 9:28 -
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Luke 5:3 -
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Genesis 26:12 -
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Matthew 11:15 -
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Matthew 3:2 -
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Matthew 11:25 ;Matthew 16:17 ;Matthew 19:11 ;John 6:65 ;1 Corinthians 2:10,14 ;Colossians 1:27 ;1 John 2:20,27 -
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Matthew 25:29 ;Luke 19:26 -
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Deuteronomy 29:4 ;Jeremiah 5:21 ;Ezekiel 12:2 -
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ver 35; S
Matthew 1:22 -
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Isaiah 6:9,10 ;John 12:40 ;Acts 28:26,27 ;Romans 11:8 -
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Matthew 16:17 -
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John 8:56 ;Hebrews 11:13 ;1 Peter 1:10-12 -
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Matthew 4:23 -
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Matthew 5:37 -
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Matthew 11:6 ;Matthew 26:31 -
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Matthew 19:23 ;1Ti 6:9,10,17 - 17. ver 8
Footnotes 1
- [a] Isaiah 6:9,10 (see Septuagint)
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