Read Luke 8:9-15

JESUS EXPLAINS THE PARABLE
Why didn’t the crowds understand Jesus’ words? Perhaps they were looking for a military leader or a political Messiah and could not fit His gentle teaching style into their preconceived idea. Perhaps they were afraid of pressure from religious leaders and not want to look too deeply into Jesus’ words. They became a people as Isaiah said, “would hear without understanding and see without perceiving.” (Isaiah 6:9). The story of the sower was an accurate picture of the people’s reaction to the rest of His parables.
“Path” people, like many of the religious leaders, refused to believe God’s message. “Rock” people, like many of the crowds who followed Jesus, believed His message but never got around to doing anything about it. “Thorn Patch” people, overcome by worries and the lure of materialism, left no room in their lives for God. “Good Soil” people, in contrast to all the other groups, followed Jesus no matter what the cost. Which type of soil are you?