Hearers of the word - Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65 (64); Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23

Hearers of the word - Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65 (64); Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23 focuses on the biblical theme of listening and understanding through Jesus’ parables. The text retells Matthew 13:1–23, describing crowds gathering by the sea and Jesus teaching from a boat. It highlights the parable of the sower, where seeds fall on different types of ground—on a path, rocky soil, among thorns, and good soil—leading to varying outcomes. The passage explains why parables are used, saying that to some it is given to know the kingdom’s secrets, while others do not perceive or hear in a way that leads to understanding. It also stresses that blessedness belongs to those who truly hear, and it concludes by interpreting what each soil represents for receptivity and fruitfulness.