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Jesus told a parable about a farmer who planted seeds in four different types of soil. Only one of the soils produced a good crop. Jesus explained that the soils represented people’s hearts. When the word of God is planted in a good heart, good things will be produced in that person's life.
Bible verses used in this episode:
Matthew 13:1-9,18-23
Outline:
- Jesus tells the parable of the farmer and seeds (Matthew 13:1-9)
- Jesus explains why he uses parables (Matthew 13:10-17)
- Jesus explains the meaning of the parable of the farmer and seeds (Matthew 13:18-23)
Tips for teaching:
- Children can make any craft involving seeds.
- Serve a slice of multi-grain bread to children and encourage them to find the grains or seeds in the bread.
- Draw an outline of a heart and glue seeds inside. Write the scripture reference Matthew 13:23 on the paper.
- Adults or children can plant seeds. Try recreating the types of soil in the parable to fill four different pots. Plant a seed in each and follow the progress over the next weeks.
- Adults should reflect on how their lives reflect God’s word growing in their lives. How is God producing a harvest in me?
Full teaching instructions free from Mission Bible Class:
Bible Lesson: Parable of a Sower and Seeds
Excerpts from Mission Bible Class used by permission.
Music: Upbeat Positive Culture (Acoustic Corporate Travel Promo Christian Rock), Individual License, Stock Media provided by HumansWin, pond5.com
For questions or comments email: mary@missionbibleclass.org
