Parable of the Sower and the Seed

Religion Michaelmas Exam

what happened to the seed on the path?

birds came and ate it up

What happened to the seed on rocky ground?

sprang up quickly but withered because it had no root

What happened to the seed among thorns?

grew but the thorns choked it

What happened to the seed on good soil?

produced a crop bountiful

What does the seed represent

The word of God

what does the sower represent

God

What do the seeds that fell along the path represent?

people who hear the Word but don’t understand it; the devil snatches it away before they can

What do the seeds that fell on the rocky ground represent?

people who receive the Word with joy, but their faith is shallow. when troubles of life come, they fall away and do not take root

What do the seeds that fell among thorns represent?

People who hear the Word, but worries, riches, and pleasures choke it and their faith does not mature

What do the seeds that fell on good soil represent?

people who hear the Word, understand it, and produce fruit in their lives by spreading God’s Word by bringing others to it

Lessons from the Parable of the Sower and Seed

1. God’s Word must fall on ‘‘good soil’’ (open, faithful hearts) to produce results.

2. We cannot allow Satan to snatch God’s word from our hearts.

3. Distractions, temptations, and hardships can prevent spiritual growth

4. Believers are called not just to hear the Word and accept it but to bring others to God

What are Beatitudes

a set of blessings Jesus taught in the Sermon on the Mount that we should live by

Blessed are the poor in spirit…

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Blessed are the pure in heart…

for they shall see God

Blessed are the meek…

for the shall inherit the earth

Blessed are those who mourn…

for they shall be comforted

To condemn is to…

declare someone guilty and deserving of punishment, to sentence them. God’s judgement of sin

Love your enemies…

as you love yourself

Do not judge…

or you too will be judged

If anyone slaps you on the right cheek…

turn to them the other cheek also

If anyone takes your coat…

let them have your cloak as well

If anyone forces you to go one mile…

go two

Vengeance…

belongs to God

Do unto others as you would…

have them do unto you

Pray for those who…

persecute you

Do good to those who…

hate you

Bless those who…

curse you

The King represents

God

The son represents

Jesus

The Wedding Banquet Represents

God’s gift of salvation and eternal life through Jesus Christ.

The Banquet Hall Represents

The Kingdom of God

Many Are Called, Few Are Chose

• Many people hear God’s invitation,

• But only those who truly accept it and live it out are saved.

The New Guests from the Streets

Everyone else, Gentiles and sinners

The Servants

God’s prophets and messengers

The First Invited Guests

The religious leaders and people of Israel who rejected Jesus

What did Jesus do with the 5 loaves and 2 fish

He took it and gave thanks

How many baskets were leftover

12

Lessons to be learnt

1.Trust in God’s Provision

2. Everyone Matters to God

3. Small Acts Can Make a Big Difference