1. The Parable of the Sower – In Matthew 13:3-9, Jesus tells the story of a sower who scattered seed on different types of soil, including some that fell among the thorns and was choked out. This parable uses plants to illustrate the importance of a receptive heart that can produce spiritual growth and fruit.
2. The Garden of Eden – In Genesis 2:8-9, the Bible describes the garden that God planted in the east, where he placed the first humans, Adam and Eve. This beautiful garden was full of trees, including the tree of life and the tree of knowledge of good and evil.
3. The Mustard Seed – In Matthew 13:31-32, Jesus teaches about the mustard seed, a small yet powerful plant that grows into a large tree where birds can find shelter. This parable shows how even the smallest beginnings can lead to great things in the Kingdom of God.
4. The Tree of Jesse – In Isaiah 11:1-10, the prophet Isaiah foretells the coming of the Messiah, who will be a descendant of Jesse, the father of King David. He describes the coming King as a branch that will grow out of Jesse’s family tree and bear fruit for the salvation of all people.
