Read Matthew 13 here (text coming …) or at Bible Gateway.
This is the Chiastic Structure Teaching Tool for Yeshua’s explanation of the Parable of the Sower:
Yeshua teaches this same parable in Mark, where He says,
“Do you not understand this parable? And then how will you understand all the parables?” Mar 4:13
Understanding this parable is the key to understanding all the parables. So what is the key?
Pay attention to the words entering your ears and entering your eyes, because words are seeds. It is good or evil words that are sown in the soil of our hearts and which grow to produce good or evil fruit. So those who have turned their hearts to hear the Word of God (Deu 6:4-9), to love it, to believe it, to heed its admonitions, have made the soil of their hearts good soil. They hear, and more will be given to them besides, including keys, revelation, and understanding. But those who can take or leave the Word of God, who are too busy to make time to receive it into their ears or eyes or hearts, or who are constantly doubting the truth or wisdom of God’s Word – they do not hear already. What little they do hear, they hear but then don’t understand.
Anyone who wants a heart of good soil, do this: put the Word of God before our eyes and ears, daily. This is how we develop depth of soil. Do not put the word of the world or of the enemy before our eyes and ears. Then before we read, pray, “Father, I have made time to put Your Word before my eyes and ears because I value You and Your Word. Make my heart good soil which receives its truth and wisdom, and You. Help me understand what I am reading.” He is the Great Teacher, who leads into all truth.
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