The Sower
How many types of soil were in this parable?
FOUR
"For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only son that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life"
(John) John 3:16
How does Jesus define the Kingdom of God in the Bible? (HINT: by telling...)
PARABLES
What did the man find?
A hidden treasure
What was the first type of soil?
The path, the seed was stolen away by a bird.
"For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future"
Jeremiah 29:11
What does the word PARABLE mean?
An earthly story with a heavenly meaning
Where did the man find the treasure?
In a field
What was the second type of soil?
Rocky Soil, the soil was shallow and the seed never grew roots so the sun scorched it!
"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
Psalm 23:1
Define the word "GOSPEL".
Good News
What did the man do after he found the treasure?
He sold everything he had (with excitement)
What was the third type of soil?
Soil with Thorns, the thorns choked out the good plant.
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast (upright) spirit within me."
Psalm 51:10
Define "SIN".
Anything we do that displeases God.
What did the man buy?
The WHOLE field
What do the seed and soil represent AND how does this apply to our lives?
The seed is the GOSPEL and the soil is our HEARTS :: We should receive the gospel and let it grow and change our lives.
"Remain in me, as I remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in me."
John 15:4
What does the word "REPENT" mean?
To turn around or away from
What does the treasure represent AND what does this teach us?
The treasure represents the Kingdom of God and it teaches us that the kingdom of God is MORE valuable than anything we possess.