An Appointment with Christ: The Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1) Part 6

(Audio: Spanish)

SUMMARY: In this final part of the exposition of the parable of the sower in Matthew 13, the focus is on the seed that falls among thorns. This represents people who are so entangled in the cares of the world, such as wealth and the opinion of others, that they are deceived and do not receive the word in a correct way. The advice of the word of God is not to love the world, as the world and its desires pass away, but those who do the will of God remain forever. Christians are like pilgrims and foreigners in this passing world, and their love should be in the things of God. The only thing that remains forever is the will of God and the values of the Kingdom of God. Therefore, it is important to prioritize the things of the Kingdom and love God above all things.

We are almost concluding with this long exposition of the parable of the sower found in Matthew, Chapter 13. We have taken time because as you can see there are many deep and very profitable truths expressed in this brief but profound and rich parable of the Lord Jesus Christ.

We've talked about the different ways people receive the word of the Gospel. So far we have focused on inappropriate ways of receiving the Gospel that unfortunately, as we see, of the 4 types of land on which the seed falls, three, that is to say three quarters, are inadequate land, land that does not receive the seed in the correct way. Unfortunately we could say the same of humanity. Most of the people today receive the word but do not receive it in the correct way and miss the opportunity to have reconciliation and peace with God and to enjoy the wonderful blessings that God has for them. Only a minority often receives the word of God in the proper way and this is not God's desire. God does not want anyone to perish, says the word, but rather that all proceed to repentance and be saved by receiving Christ Jesus as savior and Lord.