The Parable of the Sower

Jesus' parable concerning the fate of seed sown in various types of ground is found in Matthew 3. Jesus' extended explanation of this story makes it almost seem like an allegory rather than a parable; however, it has been pointed out that there is not even an explanation of who the sower stands for. One of the types of ground described was rocky soil. In this environment, faith may spring up rapidly, but the lack of deep roots means it is doomed to a quick death when any stress factors are present.

Rocky Ground (2012) (11" x 14")

collage on canvas