The Parable of the Sower and the Seed

By: Elisabeth C. Tunstall

WHERE IS THIS PARABLE

This parable is found in the book of Matthew 13: 2-9 & 18-23.

Time to Review

Click on the link below and read pages 1 to 3: The Parable of the Sower & the Seed

Time to Review

Click on the link below and watch the video: How Plants Grow: A Fun And Educational Video For Kids

THE SOWER & THE SEED

You have learned that Christ is like a Sower that plants His seeds, which is the word of God, into the soil to make a beautiful garden. The saints of God as a group of people represent that special garden.

A GARDEN

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Now when you think of a garden, whether it has fruits, vegetables, or owers it is usually made up of multiple kinds of plants. Not every plant is the same. Yet, each plant is healthy and beautiful to behold, provided they have the necessary ingredients to grow. These 4 ingredients include a seed, soil, sunlight, and water.

A UNIQUE PLANT

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Each unique plant in the special garden, represents a child of God. What does unique mean? Being one of a kind or the only one of its type. Why is that word important? Because we are not all the same. We have different personalities. We look different from each other, with different skin colors, different facial features and hair texture.

Not only that, we have different talents and abilities that make us who we are.

Just like plants have speci c traits that make it a certain kind of plant.

WHAT SAINTS HAVE IN COMMON

However, what the children of God all have is common is the word of God. Each saint has a heart, which is like soil, that will receive God’s seed of truth.

Now in order for the seed of truth to take root in you, you must have a good heart that is prepared to receive the word of God, just like soil must be prepared before planting seeds.

THE SPIRITUAL HEART

Now when I say heart, I am not talking about your physical heart that helps pump blood throughout your body. I am talking about your spiritual heart. This is who you are on the inside. It is the part of you that decides to do right or wrong. When the word of God is inside your spiritual heart, it will help you to decide to always do what is right.

THE LIGHT OF GOD

And just as plants need sunlight, you also need Christ.

He is the light of the world.

Darkness is like sin. But when God shines His spiritual light, you are able to see clearly how to follow God through obedience to His laws.

THE LIGHT OF GOD

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Plants also need rain.

Remember that the rain represents the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit showers you with knowledge and understanding about the truth so that you can continue to grow stronger and stronger. He also gives you talents, skills and abilities that help your ourish as a saint of God. Amen.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT Due: SABBATH, JANUARY 17, 2026 GOD’S BEAUTIFUL GARDEN 1. You will present the artwork you created the previous Sabbath.

2. Each of you will be asked 2 questions. Please know the answers to all the questions below: 1. Who does the Sower represent?

2. Who does the sunlight represent?

3. Who does the entire garden represent?

4. Who is represented by one individual plant?

5. What does the soil represent?

6. What does the water represent?

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Due: SABBATH, JANUARY 24, 2026 Memory Verse + Question & Answer •You will learn what it means when seeds were sowed by the wayside.

•Please click on the link below and READ PAGES 5 & 12

The Parable of the Sower & the Seed •Please MEMORIZE your assigned scripture and you will be asked 2 questions.

• Matthew’s Scripture - Matthew 13: 4 • Andrew’s Scripture - Mark 4: 4 • Carter’s Scripture - Luke 8: 5 • Be sure to give glory to God and state the book, chapter and verse you are reciting from.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT

Due: SABBATH, JANUARY 31, 2026 Memory Verse + Question & Answer •You will learn what it means when seeds were sowed on the stony ground.

•Please click on the link below and READ PAGES 7 & 14

The Parable of the Sower & the Seed •Please MEMORIZE your assigned scripture and you will be asked 2 questions.

• Matthew’s Scripture - Matthew 13: 5 • Andrew’s Scripture - Mark 4: 5 • Carter’s Scripture - Luke 8: 6 • Be sure to give glory to God and state the book, chapter and verse you are reciting.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT Due: SABBATH, April 18, 2026 •You will learn what it means when seeds were sowed on the thorny ground.

•Please click on the link below and READ PAGES 9 & 16

The Parable of the Sower & the Seed • You will make a booklet using construction paper. On the front of your booklet write “A Closer Look At the Thorny Ground.” Feel free to decorate your booklet as you so choose.

• Inside the left side of the booklet you will paste pictures that are example wordy riches for example a mansion, a yacht, luxury cars and expensive jewelry.

• On the right side of the booklet you will take lined paper and write down 1) why God should be # 1 in your in life as well as; 2) why chasing a life of riches can cause you to sin.

YOUR ASSIGNMENT Due: SABBATH, April 25, 2026 •You will learn what it means when seeds were sowed on the good ground.

•Please click on the link below and READ PAGES 11 & 18-19

The Parable of the Sower & the Seed • Use heart stencil provided to your parent.

• You will color and decorate your heart as you so choose, using markers, crayons or paint.

• You will cut out your heart and paste on a sheet of construction paper.

• You will then recite three things during your class that you must do to have a good heart (refer to page 18 from the “Parable of the Sower & the Seed)