Parable of
the Sower
the Sower
Another name for someone who sows seeds.
What is a farmer?
What happened to the seeds that fell among thorns?
What is: They were choked by worries and riches?
He hired workers at different hours throughout the day to work in his field.
Who is the vineyard owner (or landowner)?
The number of churches that received letters.
What is 7?
This apostle collected taxes before following Jesus.
Who is Matthew?
Eats up the seeds that fell on the path.
What is a bird?
This person actually explains the meaning of this parable.
Who is Jesus?
The amount each worker received for their work, whether they worked all day or just one hour.
What is a denarius (or a day's wage)?
This apostle wrote the Book of Revelation while exiled on an island.
Who is John?
This man betrayed Jesus to the authorities for thirty pieces of silver.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
The seed represents this.
What is the Word of God?
Seeds on rocky ground did this.
What is they sprang up quickly but dried out?
Jesus said the vineyard is like this.
What is the kingdom of heaven?
The name of the island where John received his vision.
What is Patmos?
Jesus raised this man from the dead after four days.
Who is Lazarus?
He is symbolized by the sower.
Who is Jesus?
Who do the birds in the parable symbolize?
What is: The evil one (Satan) who snatches away the word?
The vineyard owner chose to pay everyone the same to show this quality of God.
What is generosity or grace?
This archangel leads God’s army against Satan.
Who is Michael?
The first Christian martyr, stoned for his faith as described in Acts.
Who is Stephen?
What happened to the seeds that fell on rocky soil?
What is: They started to grow but did not take root?
Jesus' meaning when he says, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
What is: Pay attention, listen carefully, and respond to God’s message?
The attitude Jesus warns against when people compare their reward with others.
What is envy or jealousy?
This city is described as coming down from heaven as a bride at the end of Revelation.
What is the New Jerusalem?
He carried Jesus' cross part of the way to Golgotha.
Who is Simon of Cyrene?