The Parable of the Sower
From the Pastor’s Desk
Most of us are familiar with the parables taught by Jesus. However, the lesson or lessons that they teach need to be repeated frequently. We must constantly ask ourselves, “why would the greatest Preacher/Teacher of all times teach us in parables?” The answer is given to us through that very Teacher, Jesus, Himself. The answer is both fulfilling yet scary. Jesus, when asked “why do you teach us in parables”, answered by saying, “because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of Heaven, but
to them it has not been given”. Basically, if you understand, you are
blessed but if you do not understand, it has not been given to you.
Because of the seriousness of this answer, I thought it prudent to speak to this congregation and explain both the purpose and the meaning of the many parables taught by Jesus. Some of these parables are “Kingdom parables” and some teach grace, redemption and even judgement. Today, we begin with the first recorded parable simply titled “The Parable of the Sower”. This parable will tell us how and why some people respond or do
not respond to the Good News of the Kingdom. This is a Kingdom parable and it begins in this way – “A Sower went out to sow”.
Pastor Wayne
