Hear then the parable of the sower: When anyone hears the word of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been sown in his heart. This is what was sown along the path. . . . -- Matthew 13:18-19 (ESV) Today we return to the Parable of the Sower and the Soils, introduced by an earlier post as part of a developing series on Parables Jesus Told [1]. Note: The first post, Entrusted . . ., considered the Parable of the Three Servants, or, The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). … [Read more...] about A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . . Again
parable of the sower
A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . .
And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow. . . ." -- Matthew 13:3 (ESV) Today's post on the Parable of the Sower and the Soils is the second in a series exploring Parables Jesus Told [1]. The first post, Entrusted . . ., considered the Parable of the Three Servants, or, The Talents (Matthew 25:14-30). … [Read more...] about A Sower Went Out to Sow. . . .
Science in Review — February 2013
One of my favorite Scripture passages is the parable of the sower. It's botany! It's metaphor! And it's a rare parable to include an explanation... sort of. Sure, Jesus decodes the allegory for his disciples, but what is the application? Is it a call to sow our seeds lavishly because we are not responsible for the condition of the soil, or is it a lesson on how to use our time and energy efficiently? Are we being encouraged to prepare the soil before we go about sowing? Are we being asked to reflect on the condition of … [Read more...] about Science in Review — February 2013