The disciples did not understand the Parable of the Sower, so here Jesus explains it. This parable is about different soils. The different soils represent different kinds of people, and how they receive the word: The Good News about Jesus. The seed is always the same, but the soils are different. Some soils are unproductive, while other soils help the seed produce a good crop. Jesus’ story is true to real life. Some people won’t hear the word at all. Some people receive the word with enthusiasm, but it doesn’t last. Many people allow the things of this life to choke the things of the Spirit in their lives.…