Parable of the Growing Seed
Parable of the Growing Seed is found only in the Gospel of Mark. Mark 4:26-29.
It follows the Parable of the Sower and precedes the Parable of the Mustard Seed.
In these parables Jesus is speaking of the growth of the Kingdom of God resulting from the Word of God revealed in Jesus Christ.
Parable of the Sower addresses the following: The Sower, The seed, The various soils and their produce.
Parable of the Mustard seed refers to the seed growing to become a tree with great branches that become shelters.
Parable of the Growing Seed refers to Good Seed of the Gospel growing in good soil that received it.
Interpretation of the Parable of the Growing Seed. Mark 4:26-28.
Jesus says “So is The Kingdom of God, as if a man should cast seed into the ground”. vs. 26.
“And should sleep, and rise night and day, and the seed should spring and growth up, he knoweth not how.” vs. 27. The Sower who shares The Word has to patiently wait for the result not knowing how it will change the heart.
For the earth bringeth forth fruit of herself; first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear. vs. 28. When the seed come to life, it will grow in the garden of the Lord to bring full fruit.
When the fruit is brought forth, immediately The Sower putteth in the sickle, because the harvest is come.” vs. 29. When the fruit is ripe, it is delivered into the owner’s hand. When those that accept and grow in the Word will be in fellowship with their Lord.
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