Sower

In the Bible, the term "sower" primarily refers to a person who scatters seeds for the purpose of growing crops, symbolizing the act of spreading the word of God or the Gospel. One of the most notable references is found in the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15), where Jesus uses the imagery of a sower who casts seeds on various types of soil to illustrate how different individuals respond to the message of the Kingdom of God. The seed represents the word of God, and the varying soil types symbolize the different conditions of human hearts and their receptiveness to spiritual truth.The sower's role is significant in biblical teachings as it emphasizes the responsibility of spreading God's message and the subsequent need for individuals to cultivate their spiritual lives. In Galatians 6:7, Paul reminds believers that "a man reaps what he sows," reinforcing the idea that the spiritual truths one invests in will ultimately yield results, whether positive or negative. Thus, the concept of the sower encapsulates both the act of evangelism and the imperative for believers to ensure that their hearts are fertile ground for God's word to take root and flourish.

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Parable of the Sower

By Charles E. Fuller

1.7K50:44

MRK 4:14ACT 2:14ACT 8:52TI 4:2HEB 10:26HEB 11:25REV 3:20

In this sermon, the preacher uses an illustration of a man in a railroad station to emphasize the importance of paying attention to the message of Jesus. He explains that just like the man in the station who may not hear or pay attention to the train announcer, people can be indifferent or engrossed in worldly matters and miss the gospel message. The preacher then focuses on the parable of the sower sowing the seed, explaining the different ways in which people receive the gospel. He highlights the importance of having eyes to see the unseen and becoming fruitful by hearkening and paying attention to the word of God.