Jesus told a story about a farmer throwing seeds.
Some seeds fell on the path, and birds ate them. Some fell on rocks and dried up. Some fell in thorns and got choked.
But some fell on good soil and grew big and strong! Jesus said God's Word is like the seed. We want our hearts to be good soil.
Key Verse
As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it.Matthew 13:23, ESV
Talk About It
What helps make your heart good soil?
Story Questions
What is the seed in Jesus' story?
God's Word
What happened to seeds on the path?
Birds ate them
What kind of soil do we want our hearts to be?
Good soil
Try This Today
Plant a seed in a cup of soil. Water it and watch it grow this month.
Pray Together
God, make my heart good soil so your Word can grow in me. Amen.