Matthew 13

Introduction: Why This Matters Matthew 13 contains some of Jesus’ most famous parables, including the parable of the sower. Jesus uses these stories to help us understand how we receive and respond to God’s Word. This lesson challenges us to think about the condition of our hearts—and whether we’re really listening. 1. Bible Reading: Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 “A farmer went out to sow his seed… Some fell on rocky places… some among thorns… But some fell on good soil, where it produced a crop—a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” Explanation For Teenagers Jesus explains that the seed is God’s Word, and the soil is our heart. Some people hear it but forget it. Others get excited but … Read more