Parable Of The Sower

Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23Matthew 131That same day Jesus went out of thehouse and sat by the lake. 2Such large crowdsgathered around him that he got into a boatand sat in it, while all the people stood on theshore. 3Then he told them many things inparables, saying: “A farmer went out to sowhis seed. 4As he was scattering the seed, somefell along the path, and the birds came and ateit up. 5Some fell on rocky places, where it didnot have much soil. It sprang up quickly,because the soil was shallow. 6But when thesun came up, the plants were scorched, andthey withered because they had no root.7Other seed fell among thorns, which grew upand choked the plants. 8Still other seed fell ongood soil, where it produced a crop—ahundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.9He who has ears, let him hear.”10The disciples came to him and asked,“Why do you speak to the people inparables?”11He replied, “The knowledge of thesecrets of the kingdom of heaven has beengiven to you, but not to them. 12Whoever haswill be given more, and he will have anabundance. Whoever does not have, evenwhat he has will be taken from him. 13This iswhy I speak to them in parables:“Though seeing, they do not see;though hearing, they do not hear orunderstand.14In them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah:“‘You will be ever hearing but neverunderstanding;you will be ever seeing but neverperceiving.15For this people’s heart has becomecalloused;they hardly hear with their ears,and they have closed their eyes.Otherwise they might see with their eyes,hear with their ears,understand with their heartsand turn, and I would heal them.’16But blessed are your eyes because they see,and your ears because they hear. 17For I tellyou the truth, many prophets and righteousmen longed to see what you see but did notsee it, and to hear what you hear but did nothear it.18“Listen then to what the parable of thesower means: 19When anyone hears themessage about the kingdom and does notunderstand it, the evil one comes and snatchesaway what was sown in his heart. This is theseed sown along the path. 20The one whoreceived the seed that fell on rocky places isthe man who hears the word and at oncereceives it with joy. 21But since he has no root,he lasts only a short time. When trouble orpersecution comes because of the word, hequickly falls away. 22The one who receivedthe seed that fell among the thorns is the manwho hears the word, but the worries of thislife and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it,making it unfruitful. 23But the one whoreceived the seed that fell on good soil is theman who hears the word and understands it.He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixtyor thirty times what was sown.”

Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23PossiblePointsQuestionsMyPoints51.)Where were the four places that seeds fell?52.)What is a parable?53.)54.)What does the seed represent in theparable?Why do you think Jesus used parables toteach the people?PossiblePointsMyPoints".I am the way and the truth and the life. No onecomes to the Father except through me."John 14:610PossiblePoints5510TotalPointsMemory VerseMyPointsHome ConnectionParent/GuardianSignatureI have read, or been read, the passageof scripture for this week.I have answered the questions aloud toan adult at home this week.I have recited the memory verse outloud to an adult at home this week.Club ConnectionLeader’s Signature Date / /

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23Picture from The Bible in Pictures for Little Eyes by Kenneth N. Taylor. Moody Press: Copyright 1956.

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23The farmer spreads seed. It falls on the path, rocks, thorns, and in good soil.

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23Craft/Activity: Seed PacketsStudents will make “seed packets” to remind them how some seed fell on rocky places, on the path, amongthorns, and on good soil.Materials1.2.3.4.5.6.67 Lb. White CardstockSeed Packet PatternsScissorsCrayons, Markers, or Colored PencilsFlower SeedsGlue or TapeDirectionsMake copies of the “Seed Packet Pattern” for each student onto 67 lb cardstock.Have students color the seed packet with crayons, markers, or colored pencils.Instruct students to cut the seed packet along the solid black lines.Students will then fold on the dotted lines.The two tabs on the sides of the seed packet pattern may be glued or taped to the back side of thepacket.6. Fill the packet with flower seeds and glue or tape the top tab closed.1.2.3.4.5.For DiscussionAs students are coloring their seed packets, review the meaning of the parable of the sower. The seed thatfell on the path is like someone who hears the gospel message, does not understand it, and the devil snatchesit away. The seed that fell on the rocky places is like the one who hears the gospel message, receives it withjoy, but because it has not root, it lasts only a short time. The seed that fell among the thorns is like onewho hears the gospel message, but the worries of life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it out. The seedthat fell on the good soil is like one who hears the gospel message, understands it, and it produces abountiful harvest.Time Needed to Complete:Approximately 15 minutesMemory Verse“.I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the fatherexcept through me.” John 14:6

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23Seed Packet PatternDirections1. Take out one seed andgive it to someone.2. Explain that the seed islike God’s love for us.3. If we receive the seed, andtake good care of it, theseed will grow into abeautiful plant.4. If we receive Jesus as oursavior and take good careof the relationship, we willgrow into a beautiful childof God.

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23

The Bible Times HeraldA Special Report on Matthew 13:1-23As Jesus sat by thelake, a large crowdgathered around him.Jesus got on a boat andtaught the people asthey listened from theshore.Jesus told the crowda parable. A parable isa story with an earthyand heavenly meaning.Jesus told the storyof a farmer who went out and planted seeds. As hedid so, some of the seed fell on the path and thebirds ate it up. Other seed fell on rocky soil wherethere was no soil so the seed sprang up quickly butthen died. Other seed fell among thorns whichchoked the plants. And finally, some seed fell ongood soil where it grew and grew.Jesus then explained the heavenly meaning:“When anyone hears the message about the kingdomand does not understand it, the evil one comes andsnatches away what was sown in his heart. This isthe seed sown along the path. The one who receivedthe seed that fell on rocky places is the man whohears the word and at once receives it with joy. Butsince he has no root, he lasts only a short time.When trouble or persecution comes because of theword, he quickly falls away. The one who receivedthe seed that fell among the thorns is the man whohears the word, but the worries of this life and thedeceitfulness of wealth choke it, making itunfruitful. But the one who received the seed thatfell on good soil is the man who hears the word andunderstands it. He produces a crop, yielding ahundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.”For more details, please read Matthew 13:1-23 inthe Bible.QUESTIONS1. Where were the four places thatseeds fell?2. What is a parable?3. What does the seed represent in theparable?4. Why do you think Jesus usedparables to teach the people?MEMORY VERSE".I am the way and the truth and thelife. No one comes to the Father exceptthrough me." John 14:6MAZE MESSAGEWrite down each word as you come to it to findthe hidden message.taughtparablesusingpeopleJesusTHE PARABLE OFTHE SOWERHidden message:Take-home Activity Sheet

Ideas For Home:Today your child learned that God’sword was like a seed. Sometimes itgrows in people’s hearts andsometimes it doesn’t.1. Have your child finish coloringthis book.Bible Story Mini BookThe Parableof the Sower2. Help your child learn theMemory Verse.3. Practice the Bible Story Rhyme.4. Read and discuss the bible storywith your child.Matthew 13:1-235. Discuss what it takes for plantsto grow up healthy. What doesit take for us to grow up a pleaseGod?Colored by:

The seed that fell on thegood soil grew up well; justlike people who obey God’sword.4Jesus taught the peoplea story about a farmerwho planted seeds.1

Memory Verse“.I am the way and the truth andthe life ”John 14:6Bible Story RhymeA farmer planted seeds,(Pretend to shake seeds out of a closedfist)All that he had.(Hold out hands with palms up)Some fell on good soil,(Thumbs up)Some fell on bad.(Thumbs down)5Some seeds fell on theroad and some fell onthe rocks.2

Have You Ever Sinned?The Bible teaches that we have allsinned and do not measure up toGod’s glory. It also teaches that theprice for sin is death which separatesus from God. But even though weare sinners, Christ died for us andpaid the price for our sin. We justneed to ask him to forgive us andreceive his free gift of salvation. Justpray this prayer, with a sincere heart,and Jesus will forgive you of yoursins. You will become a child of Godand live with Him in heaven.“Dear Jesus,Please forgive me for the badthings that I have done. Pleasecome into my heart and be my Lordand savior. In your name I pray,Amen.”6Some of the seed waseaten by birds.3

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23Preschool Game

The Parable of the SowerMatthew 13:1-23Preschool Bible Story RhymeA farmer planted seeds,(Pretend to shake seeds out of a closed fist)All that he had.(Hold out hands with palms up)Some fell on good soil,(Thumbs up)Some fell on bad.(Thumbs down)

Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-23 Matthew 13 1That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. 2Such large crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people stood on the shore. 3Then he told them many things in parables, saying: “A farmer went out to sow his seed.