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The Word

The Sower

Four kinds of heart-soil that receive the word

Ages 6 to elementaryAbout 5 minMatthew 13

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Jesus telling a story from a boat to a large crowd by the lakeshore

Memory Verse

Memory verse

The seed on good soil produces a rich harvest.

Matthew 13:23

Talk Together

Talk together

  1. What kind of heart does each of the four places the seed fell stand for?
  2. What happened to the seed that fell on good soil?
  3. How should you listen to the word so your heart can be good soil?

Prayer

Pray together

Jesus, help my heart be good soil that receives Your word well. Help me not to quickly forget what I hear, but to put down deep roots and bear a rich harvest. Help me be a child who loves Your word every day. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

Activity

Things to try

  • Plant a seed in a small pot and watch it sprout over a few days.
  • Keep one verse you heard today in your heart and recall it before bed.
  • Draw and compare the path, the rocky ground, the thorns, and the good soil.

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