Scripture Lesson to review:
The Four Soils (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:1-15)
S.E.E.D. = Soil Extract Entanglements of Destruction
In order for us to be fruitful, we must persist in our efforts to watch what we allow to become deposited into our environment. What messages we absorb is what impacts our chance for healthy, productive, life – that life more abundant. If we surround ours life with negative anti-scripture thoughts, ways, behaviors then that is what we will produce. If we extinguish all types of negative, immoral, anti-Bible precepts, and false words out of our life then we can forego becoming entangled by deceptions, destructions, and detriments. These types of situations will choke out all life and potential from our purpose, dreams, and destinies. We have to review and answer vital questions that once answered will steer us into a crossroad = life versus death.
What ground do you desire to walk on in your life’s journey?
Do you want a S.E.E.D. that produces God’s fruit of eternal life?
What kind of soil is your seed being planted?
Are we growing in life or are we choking to death?
Read the following message that offers insight on the word of God as the seed that gives life when planted in good soil:
How to Live the Bible — Good Seed, Good Soil
By Mel Lawrenz
Minister at large for Elmbrook Church, and director of The Brook Network
So, as we meditate on having a S.E.E.D. that comes into full fruition; let us concentrate on God’s message and parable that explains this concept:
Mark 4:8
Berean Study Bible
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop–one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”Luke 8:15
Berean Study Bible
But the seeds on good soil are those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, cling to it, and by persevering produce a crop.Matthew 13:8
Berean Study Bible
Still other seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop–a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.
Dig deeper into the word of God to become equipped with tools that help you cultivate your S.E.E.D. so that in your soil you actively extract (excavate) all entanglements that if unchecked will choke out growth by detrimental, destructive, deadly precepts (principles).
Don’t allow your dreams and destiny to become dashed!
What kind of ground is your S.E.E.D. being planted into – is it good, thorny, rocky, beside the side of the ground? Be aware of your environment to ensure that your seed is planted properly, nurtured, and grows into the full fruit that it is destined to become so that you will have a life that thrives instead of dies unfulfilled.
Plant your soul into soil that is good ground. Diligently tend to your field and allow a harvest that yields in its proper time and season a full crop. Let a 100% – fold blessing be showed in, through, and out of your life.
Additional S.E.E.D. Bible Scripture and lessons to review:
Study 1 THE FARMER, THE SEED, AND THE SOILS – Words of Life …
The Seed Sown On Good Soil – JCBlog.net
The Parable of the Sower – Bible Verses and Meaning
Cultivating Good Soil – Sermon Central
Matthew 13:8 – Seed Sown in “Good Ground” : Christian Courier
Luke 8:15 ESV – As for that in the good soil, they are – Bible Gateway
What kind of Soil? The Good Soil – Terry Virgo
17 Bible verses about Fertile Land – Knowing Jesus – Bible
Matthew 13 Amplified Bible (AMP) – Jesus Teaches in Parables
Study Bible
The Parable of the Sower
…7Other seeds fell among the thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings. 8Still other seeds fell on good soil and produced a crop —a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold. 9He who has ears, let him hear.”…Berean Study Bible · Download
Cross References
Genesis 26:12
Now Isaac sowed in that land and reaped in the same year a hundredfold. And the LORD blessed him,Matthew 13:7
Other seeds fell among the thorns, which grew up and choked the seedlings.Matthew 13:23
But the seed sown on good soil is the one who hears the word and understands it. He indeed bears fruit and produces a crop–a hundredfold, sixtyfold, or thirtyfold.”Mark 4:8
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprouted, grew up, and produced a crop–one bearing thirtyfold, another sixtyfold, and another a hundredfold.”Mark 4:20
Yet others are like the seeds sown on good soil. They hear the word, receive it, and produce a crop–thirtyfold, sixtyfold, or a hundredfold.”Luke 8:8
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop–a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”Treasury of Scripture
But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundred times, some sixty times, some thirty times.
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Matthew 13:23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that hears the …
Luke 8:15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good …
Romans 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: …
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Genesis 26:12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundred …
John 15:8 Herein is my Father glorified, that you bear much fruit; so shall …
Galatians 5:22,23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, …
Philippians 1:11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus …
Additional resource tools that can help when teaching this life lesson to our youth are offered below:
| We Choose Virtues Christian based character program for homeschool, child care centers and children’s ministry. Character that lasts! |
Here are printable full size pages you can
use to retell the Parable of the Sower.
These are very colorful and look great
when mounted to black construction
paper. You can also print them in Black
and White and color them in yourself.
These coloring and activity pages are
great for teaching children the parable
of the sower in an easy format for them
to remember.
| Bible Minibook: The Parable of the Sower This is a bible story minibook for The Parable of the Sower, as Jesus told it in Matthew 13:3-9. Children can read about how the farmer sowed his seeds and what happened when they landed in various places. This is a great topic for Spring!Parable of the Sower Minibook BW Parable of the Sower Minibook Blank BW |
| Bible Worksheet: The Parable of the Sower This is a Crafty Worksheet, meaning that you can use it for a craft or a worksheet. This makes a great in-class activity or a take home sheet as well. There are blank versions if you want children to draw in their own pictures, or have children color existing pictures. To make it a craft you can have children glue on seeds to the various pictures, or choose an element for them to glue in the blank boxes to represent the different parts of the parable. (i.e feather, pebble, thorn, and daisy in the respective boxes)The Parable of the Sower Craft / Worksheet The Parable of the Sower Craft / Worksheet Blank |
This is a Christian File Folder game for children to reinforce
learning about the Parable of the Sower. Children move their
player (a seed) through the birds, rocks and thorns to
eventually reach the good soil where they can put down their
roots. There are pitfalls along the way representing the various
problems that Jesus talks of in his parable. You’ll need your
own seeds and a die to play the game.
| Bible Copywork: The Parable of the Sower This is a set of Bible Copywork sheets for The Parable of the sower. Children can copy the scripture from their bibles daily until they have the full set to retell the story from Matthew 13:3-9.Parable of the Sower Copywork Page 1 Parable of the Sower Copywork Page 2 Parable of the Sower Copywork Page 3 |
Let us all continue to be diligent about our own life’s journey and the progress we make to eliminate distractions and negativity that ruins our opportunities for progressive, productive growth.
Stay tuned for more on the meaning of LIFE as we explore Biblical Truths one word at a time, one scripture at a time, one moment in time, …let’s eat that daily bread! Selah, Shalom, Amen Indeed ❤Miriam a.k.a. Essence of Myrrh Proverbs 3:5-6
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