1. The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 13:1-23

2. The Gospel of Matthew The Parable of the Sower 13:1-9 Importance of the Parable The Seed & the Sower The Types of Ground “He Who Has Ears to Hear”

3. The Gospel of Matthew The Parable of the Sower 13:1-9 Importance of the Parable (Mk 4:13). – It Addresses Why Some Have Faith & Some Do Not. – It Addresses God’s Role & Man’s Role. The Seed & the Sower – It is Sown everywhere – It has the Ability to Grow everywhere

4. The Gospel of Matthew The Parable of the Sower 13:1-9 Types of Ground – “ Way side” – “Beside the Road” (NASB) – birds. – Stony places – no depth – no “moisture” (Lk 8:6). – Thorns – “Thorns sprang up” – chocked. – “Good ground” (before seed) – yielded crop. “Ears to Hear” (cf. Mk 4:11,13).

5. The Gospel of Matthew Use of Parables 13:10-17 “It Has Been Given To You…” “Seeing They Do Not See” Blessed Eyes & Ears Many Desired to See & Hear

6. The Gospel of Matthew Use of Parables 13:10-17 “ It Has Been Given To You.” – Cf. Lk 8:10 “the rest” & Mk 4:11 “those outside.” Seeing they do not see. (cf. 2 Cor 4:3-4). Blessed eyes and ears. – Isaiah 6 (cf. Ezek 12:2). Matthew uses LXX reading. – “They have closed” - “Grown Dull.” Many Desired to See. (cf. I Pet 1:10-12).

7. The Gospel of Matthew “The Sower” Explained 13:18-23 The Sower & the Seed The Types of Soil The Types of Growth “The Good Ground”

8. The Gospel of Matthew The Sower Explained 12:18-23 Sower & Seed (Lk 8:11 – “Word of God). Types of Soil. – Wayside- Not understand - Satan (cf Mk, Lk). – Stony – Receives - Persecution (cf Mk, Lk). – Thorns – Cares & Pleasures (cf Mk, Lk). – Good & Noble (cf Mk, Lk; Rom 10:17).

9. The Gospel of Matthew Next Week: Matthew 13:24-58