Parable Of The Sower From Matthew Analysis

Jesus used parables to reveal the secrets of the Kingdom of God to those who 'have ears to hear. ' This is understood as a method to separate those that only hear the word of God, from those that are willing to hear and accept it as well. The Kingdom of God, which is also referred to as The Kingdom of Heaven, is believed in Christianity to be the spiritual realm over which God reigns, though another interpretation is that it is the fulfillment on earth of God’s will. Additionally, in Christianity it is believed that God’s Kingdom was established at creation; yet, it was infected and distorted by sin, which can explain the Kingdom of God as the rule of God manifested in Jesus, who was sent to usher in redemption to the people of earth. When …show more content…
In this particular parable the theme throughout provides detailed examples of the types of listeners regarding God’s message along with an introduction to the idea of differing outcomes in how one receives the wonders of the Kingdom of Heaven. Depending upon the level of acceptance, those words or seeds will produce differing types of fruit from the seeds spread accordingly. In the parable, as the seeds were spread, which is perceived as the word of God, some fell along the path that the birds came and ate, a portion fell upon rocks while others fell among thorns and then a select amount made there way upon fertile soil. These various areas or circumstances that these seeds were found produced differing effects upon the growth and maturing of the seed. This is to be understood that when one hears the message about the Kingdom of Heaven, the state of affairs of the recipient plays a vital role in the outcome of the growth of the message received. For example, in the scenario where the seed fell on the path and then is quickly snatched away by birds is analogous of the message falling on deaf ears or one who fails to understand the message and then denies further investigation thus allowing it to be snatched away. However, on the far end of the spectrum there is …show more content…
Additionally, after reading the parable followed by thoughtful consideration of the greater meaning of its message, I can honestly report that there are interesting truths contained within that may apply to elements of my life. Consequently, I have determined that if people are closed-minded, a parable can often influence them to think about the message from a more objective viewpoint, thus offering a path to the Kingdom of