1. Harvest The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
Why does Jesus speak in Parables? v 10
it is vital for us to understand v 14
spiritually blind, deaf & hard hearted v 15
Jesus loves us and cares for us v 11
The Parables are earthly stories - we can all understand,
with heavenly meanings - we all need to understand!

2. The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
Harvest
The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
- an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
Hardened Path
Rocky Ground
Thorny Ground
Good Soil

3. The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
Harvest
The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
- an earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
Hardened Path – no understanding vs 4 & 19
Rocky Ground – no roots vs 5 & 20
Thorny Ground – no fruit vs 7 & 22
Good Soil – fruitful Christians vs 8 & 23

4. The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
Harvest
The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13 v 1-23
Where is the water?
Water is needed to bring the seed to life.
Holy Spirit is needed to bring us to eternal life

5. Harvest: take home point God's mighty River of Grace