Joachim Jeremias points out that the Parable of the Sower makes more sense when we understand that in Palestine, sowing precedes ploughing (The Parables of Jesus, 11).
The parables are like doors; they can open onto new vistas, fresh insights, if we knock on them and open them. Otherwise, they remain lovely little riddles so that when we hear them, we will not understand.
How do we open the door to the parables? I think we have to do what the disciples did--ask Jesus what they mean! The parables are best as matters for prayer.
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