The Parable of the Sower Opened
B. Keach. Matthew 13:3 And he spoke many things to them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; I. THE AGENT. The hearts of men and women are Christ's spiritual husbandry. 1. Christ is the principal sower, the master sower; ministers are His servants (2 Corinthians 6:1). 2. Christ sows His own by creation. Ministers have no seed of their own; their doctrine and word belong to Christ. 3. Christ is a most wise and skilful sower; He hath a perfect knowledge of all sorts of ground. 4. Christ is a universal sower. 5. Jesus Christ is an efficacious sower. He can cause the seed to take root; but so cannot a minister. II. His ACTION. Jesus Christ may be said to go forth in three ways: 1. In His own person. 2. In the ministry of His servants. 3. To sow His seed by the Spirit. III. His DESIGN. (B. Keach.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow; WEB: He spoke to them many things in parables, saying, "Behold, a farmer went out to sow.