Matthew 13:24

Japanese 1965

イエスは、また別のたとえを彼らに示して言われた。「天の御国は、こういう人にたとえることができます。ある人が自分の畑に良い種を蒔いた。

この聖句の意味

Jesus tells a parable about the kingdom of heaven being like a man who sowed good seed in his field. This parable is meant to illustrate how God plants His goodness among people.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you planted flowers in your garden, hoping they would grow beautiful and strong. That's what Jesus says God does with us - He plants us in the world so we can grow into good people who love others.

歴史的背景

The Gospel of Matthew was written by one of Jesus' disciples around AD 80-90 for a primarily Jewish-Christian audience. At this time, parables were a common way to teach spiritual truths through everyday situations.

今日への適用

In today's world, we can think about how God plants us in our communities and workplaces with the intention that His goodness will flourish through us as we interact with others.

トピック

• kingdom of heaven
• parables
• salvation
• goodness
• spiritual growth
• hope

関連する聖句

• Matthew 13:24-30
• Mark 4:26-29
• Luke 8:5-15
• Genesis 1:11
• Isaiah 55:10

よくある質問

Who is speaking in this verse?

Jesus is the speaker here, teaching through a parable to illustrate spiritual truths about the kingdom of heaven.

What does 'sowing good seed' symbolize?

'Sowing good seed' represents God's work of planting goodness and faith among people, with the expectation that it will grow and flourish.

Why do parables use agricultural imagery?

Parables often used familiar scenarios like farming to help listeners grasp spiritual truths through everyday experiences, making them relatable and memorable.

How does this relate to our communities today?

Today, we can see ourselves as seeds planted by God in various communities. Our growth reflects the goodness of God's kingdom among us.