Jesus begins his series of parables with the parable of the sower because it sets the stage for all that follows. This parable highlights the central problem: many of Jesus’ listeners struggle with truly hearing and understanding his message.1
Jesus begins his series of parables with the parable of the sower because it sets the stage for all that follows. This parable highlights the central problem: many of Jesus’ listeners struggle with truly hearing and understanding his message.1
3 And he told them many things in parables, saying: “A sower went out to sow.