In our summer sermon series on some of Jesus’ parables, we start with The Parable of the Sower (or Soils) in Mark 4:1-20. This one is especially helpful, because it includes Jesus’ explanation of the purpose of parables. It also includes his interpretation of the parable but with some key elements missing. As it turns out, Jesus pointed to the secret that will unlock all the parables for us, but only if we have ears to hear.
Even though his people grumbled and quarreled, the Lord satisfied their needs at his own expense.
The parable often called the Wheat and the Tares gives hope that one day all will be made right.
In the Proverbs, two women invite us to dine with them and embrace them, Lady Wisdom and Woman Folly.
