Understanding the Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower, or sometimes known as the Parable of the Four Soils, is the first major parable Jesus Christ taught during his ministry. Recorded in three of the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke, it has become a widely known story in the Bible. But for the modern-day reader who might not be familiar with ancient agriculture in Israel, some of the meanings might get lost. This video explains the Parable of the Sower against the backdrop of 1st-century Jewish farming practices.

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Produced and narrated by Daniel Smith
Written by Heather Ruth Pack and Daniel Smith

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[Jay-qhjp]

Im just beginning to learn the word of the lord, and I’ve never been at more peace. Ty for this ❤️

[mayaportland]

I am all those types of soil every day, I wake up dry, thorny, grumpy, then I have to fight with all those hungry birds of my own will, laziness, comfort sicker, then I run fast to pray to Jesus to give me anew love for Him, reconnect with Him and soften my rebelios personality with His patience, love and care for every one, even for my mother in law. It's incredible what God can do!

[coreygrua]

A most challenging question at the end. This producer knows how to combine stunning visuals, music, and carefully chosen words to bring nourishment and change to his audience unparalleled by any other YouTube I watch. As a subscriber to both this channel and the Savior that I humbly worship, when a new video is announced, I rejoice. And...rewatching is always joyous. The Lord must be pleased with the way Messages of Christ praise Him. They truly let God prevail!

[slickguns]

Yes Lord help me to be a good example
for your Glory and for my good...

[diananievesavellanet]

A most beautiful & clear parable--for me at least. The presenter's voice, I admit--pulls me in. No matter the subject. I always look forward to hearing him. But, more importantly, THE MESSAGE! Thank you & stay blessed!🙏

[MeditateinGodsWord]

“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬. I just want to encourage anyone reading this with this scripture. It may seem that things are not working out and that everything is going downhill but trust the Lord. He has a plan for your future and a plan to prosper you and give you a hope. And at just the right time he will bring it to fruition. Trust our loving father. God bless you big!

[ThatSoulsGirl]

Such a great way of explaining it. I never heard anyone say how God helps us fight against the thorns and birds, which is him helping us fight our sin that can actually make us fall away. Thank you for that awesome word!

[josephinewanjohi]

Thank you for this great presentation. It is one of my favorite parables of Jesus. ❤️

[kimk]

Beautiful message as always. ❤🙏 A good reminder to stay the Word. Be in the this world, not of it.

[NikhilBhagyaRaj]

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Thank You.

[cornerstonelawyers]

Amen, I was uplifted ...May God continue to surprise you this year 2023

[edian]

The explanation of the parable is so clear. It penetrates down to my inner core.

[kingsleyperera]

" POLITICS ARE FOR THE MOMENT, BUT THE SUBLIME WORDS OF JESUS ARE FOR ETERNITY "

[ianmacdougall]

The Sower of seeds the infite wisdom of divine blessings. I often think of those parables in times that make me appreciate life's challenges in this world and the next, are we not in awe that the story of Yashua survives over 2000 years thru out history, culture, a story that bears more fruit, more blessings and has fed the faith of hundreds of millions even billions of hungry souls thru the WORD of YAHUAH. Name any man in history in any field whose story and memory survive the same, the Sermon on the Hill has shared the same the baskets of spiritual understanding were not just loaves and bread to feed the appetite of those he taught, thru faith his teachings and examples, his life was full of divine messages, the Word of God.

[liiinwanderland]

Please share some more parables 😍 everytime I hear it when I’m sleeping, it helps me to sleep peacefully 🥰🥰

[edgarmorales]

The true meaning of the parable of the sower is this: when anyone hears the message regarding the Kingdom and does not understand it - the evil one (the selfhood) snatches away what was sown in his heart; this is what was sown along the path.

As for what was sown on rocky ground - this is he who hears the message and immediately receives it with joy; yet he has no root in himself - but endures for a while - and when tribulation or persecutions come on account of the message - immediately he falls away.

As for what was sown among thorns - this is he who hears the message - but the cares of the world and the delight in riches - choke the message and it bears no fruit.

As for what was sown on good soil - this is he who hears and receives the message and understands it; he indeed bears fruit - and yields - in one case a hundredfold - in another - sixty - and another thirty fold.

[joaquinlugo]

Finally an upload from this channel is always a blessing

[Glen.Danielsen]

Daniel, your work makes me perk! Mammoth appreciation for you! 🙏🏼💛

[bernardineali]

It is 30 years since I received Jesus as my Saviour.🙏

[angeleyes]

Thank you resistor today be with me and my family I work today 9 till 5 and I love my husband and children keep them safe thank you