1. 1.8 The Parable of the Sower
Describe how the problems of discipleship are shown in The Parable of the Sower
Give your own opinion about Jesus’ explanation of the parable
Give different points of view about problems for Christians today
Why did Jesus talk in parables?

2. Read the Parable of the sower.
Turn to page 18
Read the Parable of the sower.

3. The Parable of the Sower
Cracking the code
Can you crack the code Jesus was talking in?
The farmer represents…
The seeds represent…
The “Kingdom of God” is…

4. Can you crack the code Jesus was talking in?
Cracking the code
Can you crack the code Jesus was talking in?
Draw a picture of each type of soil and write next to it what they represent. (Use Page 19 to help you if you need help.)
Who do the birds represent?
What does ‘The kingdom’ mean? (Key term)

5. Homework – 18/10/13
Explain how the problems of discipleship are shown in the parable of the sower. (8 marks.)
Explain why the parable of the sower causes problems for Christians today? (8 marks)
Learn the key terms