This very familiar parable could also be called the parable of different kinds of soil because the point of the story is what happens to the seed when it falls in different places. As Jesus did not usually explain his parables, it has been suggested that the explanation from 4: 14--20 may be the interpretation of the Church rather than the actual words of Jesus, which may end in verse 13. What does the parable of the sower emphasize about the Kingdom of God? The emphasis is on the victory of God over all forms of evil which try to prevent God's rule in the life of each individual and in the world. Some people are spiritually deaf to the Good News, some listen but don't take it seriously, while others follow Christ only while it remains easy to do so; but in spite of all these failures there are many who become the people of God. This was an. important message to Mark's readers, particularly those who were; facing discouragement. The Good News must continue to be preached in faith, whatever kind of people the preacher is faced with and whatever discouragements arise.