Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 13:18-23
by: Victoria Shephard.
Some people think that the first two types of soil in this parable are about non-Christians, and the last two are about Christians. This may be true, but it completely misses Jesus’ point. He wasn’t making a point about the saved and unsaved; he was making the point that we should all aspire to fourth soil type, preparing our hearts to yield a good crop for him. The first three are less than we should be if we claim to be Christians. The first three bear no fruit. Are you satisfied to be a type three soil? Jesus calls us to more.