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Week 9 of Year 1 "Parable of the Sower"

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For adult study: "Parable of the Sower"

The story summary and questions were written in a way that makes it possible to use a New Testament reference in place of the Urantia reference. A selected chapter from a 1932 book, titled Treasure-House of the Living Religions, supports a spiritual theme that is found within the story. Children will use a one page handout that includes a coloring picture.

Paper 151:1.1-2
The Urantia Book

A sower went forth to sow

Students may read Paper 151:1.1-2

A large crowd gathered on the shore to hear Jesus teach. Jesus sat in a boat and told them a parable about a man who scattered seed on the ground for planting. The sower hoped the seed would take root and grow. But some of the seed fell by the wayside and was eaten by birds. Some fell in the rocky places. And some fell among the thorns. Fortunately, other seed fell upon good ground and yielded a great harvest. In conclusion, Jesus said, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Discussion Questions 

What do you think Jesus meant by this parable? Let’s say the disciples were like the sower. But instead of scattering seed, they preached the truths of the gospel to the people they met. Why would some people be receptive and others not?


Procedure for using the PDF handouts with children

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Additional reading:

Read what Jesus said about the two essentials for entering the kingdom.

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Re: Truth Hunger

164:5.2 ... The teacher of truth attracts only those who hunger for the truth and who thirst for righteousness. ...

185:3.4 ... And even now do I declare to you that every one who loves the truth hears my voice.”

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New Testament reference

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Chapter 29—Truth and Truthfulness—p.148

Whosoever holding fast to the truth as their lamp,
Holding fast to the truth as their refuge—
They shall reach the very topmost height;
But they must be anxious to learn.  (Buddhism)


He who knows the truth
is not equal to him who loves it.  (Confucianism)


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