The Sower and the Seeds (Discussion Questions)
Categories: Gospel of Matthew
Read Matthew 13:1-23
- What is a parable? [Matt 13:3]
- Why did Jesus speak to the people using parables? [Matt 13:10-17]
- What is the meaning of the parable of the sower and the seeds? [Matt 13:18-23]
- How could you explain that story today?
- What are some of the cares of the world?
- Who tries to take the seed out of the heart?
- What is stony thinking? [Ever think of it as Yes, but? We say "Yes, God exists, but I still have this problem…"]
- What kind of thorny experiences keep the Word of God from growing in us? ["I'm too busy to read the Bible today." "I don't have time to pray."]
- How can we be rich soil for the Word of God to be planted in?
- Are you willing to let the Word grow in you?
- How will you do that?
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