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The Law of The Seed
Scripture
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.
Main Idea
The law of the seed is a divine principle of growth and multiplication seen in Genesis 1:29. Just as a seed is planted with the expectation of harvest, our lives, too, are filled with seeds of faith and purpose. When we trust God’s plan for us, we can plant seeds knowing that He will bring about a harvest in due time. In John 12:23-24, Jesus likens His death to a seed falling to the ground and dying, leading to the greatest harvest of all- eternal life for those who believe in Him. This teaches us to plant seeds in faith, trusting that God will bring forth fruit.
“When you plant seeds with God, you will not lose.”
Discussion Questions
- Have you ever planted a seed expecting a specific outcome? How did it turn out, and did it align with your expectations?
- What are some seeds God is calling you to plant in your life?
- Why do you think God often allows a period of waiting before we see the results of the seeds we’ve planted? How can we remain faithful in those seasons?
- How does Jesus’ metaphor of the grain of wheat challenge your understanding of sacrifice and growth?
Summary
All authority starts with God the Father. Even Jesus, during His time on Earth, was under the authority of God because that's where true blessing resides. In the creation story, Genesis 1:26 introduces the first law given to mankind, the law of authority. This verse states that every animal is placed under man's dominion. And humanity, being created in God's image, is ultimately under His authority.
The second law, the focus of this message, is the law of the seed, as mentioned in Genesis 1:29: “Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food.” This law not only speaks to God's provision but also to His design for multiplication—plants and fruits grow from seeds, and those seeds will always bear fruit. What is important to note is that seeds are planted with a clear expectation of harvest. Just as a person who plants a seed anticipates the fruit, we must have clarity and trust in God's ultimate plan for us. Knowing that God has plans for us that are better than we can imagine, we can plant seeds with full confidence that a harvest will come in His timing. When you plant seeds in partnership with God, know that you will never lose.
In John 12:23-24, Jesus shares a powerful metaphor about His death, comparing Himself to a grain of wheat. He explains that a kernel must fall to the ground and die before it can produce more wheat. If it doesn't die, it remains just a single seed. Here, Jesus is referring to His death, which will bring about a greater harvest—eternal life for all who believe in Him. Like a seed that bears fruit, Jesus' sacrifice bore the greatest fruit of all: the gift of everlasting life.
Take Action
- Spend time in prayer this week and ask God to reveal seeds He has given you to plant.
- Identify one person in your life who may be in need of encouragement or help. Serve them in a small but meaningful way because that small act of kindness is a seed that can bear fruit in their life.
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