Sower

Jesus says, "Here I am sowing the word. Some of you will not understand, some will, but will not last, some will, but will get choked, some will bear fruit." Which soil are you? I am coming die and to live in You and together we will bear much fruit.

Weeds

Answers the question, "Why won't some believe?" Pulls the cosmic curtain back and reveals 1st that God is not willing to "fix" everything if it means losing anyone who could be saved and 2nd that both the good and evil must come to maturity before he can "fix" the problem, but then the evil will be separated from the good.

Mustard seed

Shows the weakness of the kingdom becoming its strength. Love is weak by human standards, but it is the only thing strong enough to unite all (even Jew and Gentile).

Leaven

The smallness of the kingdom being the means for taking over everything. Love cannot be stopped.

(Weeds explained)Righteous will shine forth

Treasure in field

Why is love so strong? It would give all for what it values. When Christ gave up all to get the treasure, He bought the whole field!

Pearl of Great Price

Love would give up all for one Pearl that it values.

Dragnet

Jesus is the net cast down into a sea of people. When full (at the right time, when all are mature) His humiliation raises both the good and the evil, Jesus doesn't just gather the good fish. Yet the good will be separated from the evil when it's all over.

New and old

Anyone who is converted and enters ministry will get mixed reactions from those who knew them before their conversion?