What was the Seed Jesus was sowing (Word of God) in the parable of the Sower?

Question

I don't think he was passing out scriptures for people to read. It was the key to the Kingdom in a small package, but what was it? It was the seed that saves, and around this period he mentioned nothing about the crucifixion either.

My bet is that WE DO NOT KNOW what he was passing out. If we did, things would be better now. What do you think?

This question came up as I was reading at http://gospelenigma.com

Answer 1

when a person acts on Jesus' word and applies it in their life it creates somthing around them ... thats the seed ... thats letting ur light shine ... that is working the works of God ..

Answer 2

I'm sorry, but I don't understand the problem. He wasn't physically "passing out" anything. And as you already stated, the 'seed' was the 'Word of God'.

Jesus himself explained the parable to his followers, so it's fairly clear that he was telling them that 'word of God' WAS the seed. So, I assume then that your question is which of God's teachings was he referring to at that time?

At that time, I believe Jesus was simply teaching the people what God had been trying to teach them all along. That the 'Law' was given and expected to be obeyed, but it was to be obeyed in 'spirit', not as a nit-picking 'do this', 'don't do that', sort of thing. See how He explained the laws in the sermon on the mount.
Jesus himself is referred to (by John) as the 'Word'.

So, visionary that Jesus was - why not consider the fact that he was trying to explain to his followers so that they could understand not only what God had given them in the law and prophets, but was currently giving them through Jesus' teachings, and what in the future they could look back on with even more understanding.

His point was that God's Word would be accepted in different ways and at different levels, and the spirit in which it was accepted would determine the results obtained in each life.

Answer 3

The Seed was the Word of God (also called "the word of the kingdom" Matthew 13:19)
In Luke 8:11, Jesus says "Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God."
In the Orthodox Study Bible, the note about this reads " The explanation of the parable is easily grasped. But only with the eyes of faith does one see and know that Jesus Himself is truly the Savior."
There are many places in the Bible that have the phrase "the Word of God", both in the Old and the New Testament.
In Luke 4:4,it reads " But Jesus answered him, saying, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God."
and in Luke 8:21 " But He answered and said to them, "My mother and My brothers are these who hear the word of God and do it."
and Luke 11:28 "But He said, "More than that, blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it."
Luke 5:1 also says- " Now so it was, as the multitude pressed about him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret."
There are so many other places in the Bible where this is said, to many to put on here.
The word of God is what God has said, what He has told us and continues to tell us. Jesus is also called the Word of God.
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. "
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The Orthodox study Bible says this about the Word of God:" The Son of God, who from the mystery of His eternal birth is called the Word of the Father..... The Holy Scriptures are also called the Word of God, for they reveal the truth of God."
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God Bless

Answer 4

The seed fell on different types of soil, illustrating the different types of heart conditions manifested by those who hear the message. “As for the one sown upon the fine soil,” explained Jesus, “this is the one hearing the word and getting the sense of it, who really does bear fruit and produces, this one a hundredfold, that one sixty, the other thirty.” (Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23) What is this fruitage, and why is it produced in varying amounts?

Since the seed that is sown is “the word of the kingdom,” the bearing of fruitage refers to spreading that word, speaking it out to others. (Matthew 13:19) The amount of fruitage produced varies—from thirtyfold to a hundredfold—because abilities and circumstances in life differ. A person with good health and physical stamina may be able to spend more time in preaching than can one whose strength is sapped by a chronic health condition or by advancing age. A young single person who is free from family responsibilities may be able to do more than can one who has to work full-time to provide for a family

Answer 5

The Word of GOD was the OT. Keep in mind that a parable is NOT to be taken literally. The "seed" was tossed onto good soil as well as various types of bad soil. It's a spiritual lesson.

GOD bless

Answer 6

"The sower sows the word
The seeds falling on the road represent those who hear the word but dismiss it straight away - the synoptics state that the wicked one (Matthew's wording)/Satan (Mark's wording) is what takes the word away
The seeds falling on the rocks represent those who hear the word, but only accept it shallowly - the synoptics state that these sorts of people reject the word as soon as it causes them affliction or persecution
The seeds falling on thorns represent those who hear the word, and take it to heart, but allow wordly concerns, such as money, to choke it.
The seeds falling on good soil represents those who hear the word, and truly understand it, causing it to bear fruit. "

I took this quote from wikipedia. Seems a fairly good explination to me. The seed is the word of God.

Answer 7

Paul answers this question when he said I Paul planted, Apollos watered, but God kept making it grow.
Jesus was the sower in the parable, today that work is done by Jesus brothers and also known as his disciples.

Answer 8

It is the word of the Kingdom (Matthew 13:18).

Answer 9

The seed is the word of God. That grows in you.

Answer 10

He was sowing the word of God.