Why Some Hear and Never Understand (Opening for Matthew 13)

In this opening episode of He That Hath Ears to Hear, we begin exploring the parable of the sower in Matthew 13 and Mark 4 — one of the most searching teachings ever given by the Lord Jesus.Why did the Lord suddenly begin speaking in parables? Why did some hear and understand while others remained blind? And why is the phrase “He that hath ears to hear” so critical for believers today?This episode examines the turning point in Matthew’s Gospel where the King is increasingly rejected, and instead of publicly establishing the kingdom in power, the Lord begins sowing the Word into hearts. We consider how the “Kingdom of Heaven” explains the present spiritual condition of Christendom during the absence and rejection of the King.Special attention is given to:the hearing ear,the moral condition of the heart,why parables both reveal and conceal truth,childlike faith and receptiveness,and why Matthew 13 may be more relevant in 2026 than ever before.In an age flooded with information, endless voices, and constant distraction, the Lord’s words still search every conscience:“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” — Mark 4:9Main Scriptures:Matthew 13:1–17Mark 4:1–12Matthew 18:1–4Isaiah 5–6Proverbs 4Hebrews 3This episode asks a deeply personal question:What kind of hearer am I?Submit questions and comments to www.ThoughtsofChrist.com