Matthew: The Parable of the Sower

Text: Matthew 13:1-23
Title: Parable Of The Sower

Reading: Matthew 13:1-23

“Parable (מָשָׁ֑ל, mashal; παραβολή, parabolē). Is a story or saying that illustrates a truth using comparison, hyperbole, or simile. Additionally a parable can be a model, analogy, or example.
In Greek rhetoric, parables were used in argumentation to clarify, prove, or cause something to appear livelier whereas Rabbinic parables explain passages of Scripture, or illustrate an interpretation of a passage already provided.” (Lexham Bible Dictionary)

Taunt (Isa 14:4), riddle (Psa 49:4), proverb (Deut 28:37), and allegory (Ezek 17:2–10)

“Jesus’ parables are in many ways similar to rabbinic parables, which usually had some allegorical elements. For instance, the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11–32) represents God and the son who leaves home symbolizes sinners and tax collectors. There are stock metaphors in the Old Testament and in rabbinic literature that are present in Jesus’ parables Limiting the meaning of details in parables to these standard metaphors prevents excessive allegorizing.” (Craig Blomberg)

The Kingdom Of God: “nothing less than the power of God in heaven entering the world to heal every alienation and every brokenness in every dimension of human life. Whether it be social, economical, racial, emotional, physical, psychological or spiritual.” (Timothy Keller)

1 thought, 1 question:

#1. Remember you are soil not the Sower.
#2. Do you see rocky ground and thorns in the soil of your heart?