Podcast: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 wordwithoutwalls 5 years ago Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower. Why does Jesus speak in parables? From the parable, which soil do you identify with? Bible Study: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower. Why does Jesus speak in parables? From the parable, which soil do you identify with?