Title: We Are Farmers in the Sky
Contents
First, they are farmers who gather (verse 4-) gatherings from all walks of life (phase 4-) “people from each neighborhood” gathered. At that time, the neighborhood was a clan society. All sorts of people came out. We must evangelize so that people from all walks of life can gather in our church. Gathering to Jesus (4th-) A large number of people “come to Jesus” and gather. We gathered at Jesus, not “to the disciple Peter”. Gathering in a large crowd (4b-) A large crowd was formed. First of all, when the farmers in Heaven gather and have strong power, they will build a big farm. Gathering to receive guidance (4b-) Jesus spoke in parables. That is, Jesus led them. For that, they gathered.
Second, I am a working farmer (verse 5-8, first half) sowing seeds (phase 5-) When it comes to farming, the person who sows the seeds is the best farmer. The sower refers to Jesus. He has now entrusted us with the sowing of seeds. That is, conduction. Selection of Seeds (5th-7th) A farmer has to choose from several types of seeds. You must choose the best of the selected types of seeds. Seed refers to the Word. The catch should not be mixed. Pure seeds must be sown. If you sow the seeds of hard work (Phase 8-) and leave them alone, they will not bear fruit. You must remove stones, pluck out thorns, remove weeds, and water, so that soil becomes good soil and it bears fruit.
Third, the learning farmer (verses 8b-15) must listen and learn (v8b-). He who has ears to hear, let him hear. exclaimed the Lord. Those who have ears to hear, that is, those who are interested, those who are discerning, let them hear and learn. First you have to listen carefully. You must learn by asking (9-) The disciples did not understand the deep meaning of Jesus' explanation even after hearing the explanation. They did not know and did not pass by. I asked again and woke up and moved on. Because you have to understand. You must learn by obedience (10-14) When you speak, you do not understand, but when you obey, you realize many things. After a lot of fruition, there is a lot to learn. They bore much fruit in their lifetime.