The Parable of the Hundredfold Harvest
About this episode
This episode explores the Parable of the Hundredfold Harvest and its implications of abundance and faith.
For today I would like us to consider the Parable of the Hundredfold Harvest. “But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another sixty, and in another thirty.” In first Century Palestine sevenfold meant a good year for a farmer, and tenfold meant true abundance. The words of Jesus use thirtyfold which could feed a village for a year. Imagine when he says sixtyfold or a hundredfold. If the parable ended with a sevenfold harvest from the good soil, then Dayenu, as our Jewish brothers and sisters would say. It would have been enough. Let me explain. Listen to or read the rest of Deacon Nancy’s sermon by clicking “Read More.”
People in this episode
Host: Deacon Nancy
Topics covered
- parable
- harvest
- spirituality
- abundance
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
Books & works: The Parable of the Hundredfold Harvest
Places: Palestine, Eugene, OR
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