The Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:2-9 (the parable) and 18-23 (explained)
Review of The Parable of the Sower
Matthew 13:2-9 and 18-23
1. In this parable what does the following represent?
a.Sower
b.Seed
c.Ground
A.CHRIST
B.THE WORD OF GOD
C.EARS OF MEN
2. What are the three challenges that men find as obstacles to receiving the seed?
A.CARES OF THE WORLD AND DECEITFULNESS OF RICHES
B.TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS
C.LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF GOD'S WORD
3. In this parable what does bearing fruit represent?
SUBMISSION TO CHRIST AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH
4. In this parable where does the kingdom of heaven reside?
IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO RECEIVES THE TRUTH OF THESE PARABLES
5. Based upon this parable what would doubt about God’s Word be a reflection of?
BAD GROUND