# Connecting Statement:

Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven by telling a parable about a person who sows seeds.

# Jesus said many things to them in parables

"Jesus told them many things in parables"

# to them

"to the people in the crowd"

# Behold

"Look" or "Listen." This word calls attention to what is to be said next. Alternate translation: "Pay attention to what I am about to tell you"

# a farmer went out to sow seed

"a farmer went out to scatter seeds in a field"