In our study of Mark’s Gospel, we come to Jesus’ teaching, often called “The Parable of the Sower.” In this parable, Jesus concentrates on the response of each type of soil to the sowing of the Word of God. These soils, which represent people, determine whether they will understand the mysteries of the Kingdom and experience the fruitful life that results. Jesus’ teaching speaks to us in the daily decisions of living. In this two-part lesson, J. Mark examines Mark 4:1-20 and demonstrates how Jesus teaches us how to have “A Fruitful Life.”
