The Parables of the Sower and the Wheat and Tares
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Lesson
The purpose of Primary 7 Lesson 17: The Parable of the Sower and the Wheat Tares is to understand and apply spiritual messages in Christ's parables.
I really love this free Scripture Journal printable from A Lively Hope. It's a great visual for the Parable of the Sower.
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Teacher Study
"The Parable of the Sower" by Elder Dallin H. Oaks
"Finding Lasting Peace and Building Eternal Families" by Elder L. Tom Perry
Videos
Parable of the Sower (about 4 1/2 minutes)- Bible Video
Jesus Declares the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares (about 1 1/2 minutes)- Bible Video
Music
"As I Search the Holy Scriptures"- Hymn #277
"Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love"- Hymn #271
"The Iron Rod"- Hymn #274
"Search, Ponder, and Pray"- Children's Songbook pg. 109
"Seek the Lord Early"- Children's Songbook pg. 108
The handout packet for Primary 7 Lesson 17 contains two journal pages- one for the parable of the wheat and the tares and one about how we should use our ears, eyes, and hearts. I loved Heidi's depiction of the parable of the sower so much, I didn't do my own (see the top of this post).
Click the image to print.
Lesson Ideas
This is a hard one to find activities for- You may find that diving to the scriptures will be more beneficial. Here are some tips to help you get started. I also included some activities for the other parables in Matthew 13 and scriptures in general.
Parable of the Sower- Match the pictures to the scriptures and meanings
Plant a Seed- Poster about planting the seed in our hearts
Faith in Jesus Christ- A Booklet to make about how the word of God is like a seed
Spring Flowers- Scroll down to see this fun art project
Scripture Cookies- Have fun making this recipe as a class
Hidden Books of the Scriptures- You could use this one for your object lesson as well
Find the Hidden Treasure- This one is great for understanding how to use the scriptures including the footnotes. Would be great to explain how we start to understand scriptures in new ways.
Planting Flowers Hidden Pictures- Hidden pictures are a great example for the object lesson in the manual as well. I choose this one since there is a parable of the seed
Bringing the Scriptures to Life- Suggestions on how to further understand the scriptures
Family Scripture Fun- Ideas to better feast upon the words of Christ; several can abe used in the class
Listen for His Voice- Dot to dot of a child reading the scriptures
Study by Chapter Scripture Study Kit- This is a great journal download from the Red Headed Hostess. You can print one for each member of your class and family.
Scripture Cards- When you are feeling a certain way, read these scriptures
Scripture Journal- For your doorknob
Studying the Scriptures- Decode the answers
Packets of Light- Bright Idea poster
The Power of Scripture- This is a sample from our Premium Study. Download the study journal and use it in your class. Includes other great links for study.
Coloring Pages
The Scriptures are the Word of God
The Scriptures Teach Me about Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ
Ways to Study the Scriptures (4 blocks to color)
Find more ideas and handouts at Rachael's Booknook
