Jesus begins to respond to the intense opposition He has faced from both the Pharisees and even some within His own family. He does so by telling seven parables that illustrate the Kingdom of God and those who will enter it. In the first of those parables, He explains the different types of people that will respond to the Gospel of the Kingdom. It's a challenge to us to ensure that our hearts are like the "good soil" of the parable. It's also a strong word to false converts and unbelievers and a call for them to repent.
